Western Hem-Fir Sliced Veneer from Japan
Hem-fir wood sliced lengthwise into thin sheets not exceeding 6 mm, planed for edge matching in veneering applications. Sourced from mixed hemlock-fir stands, used in structural plywood. Qualifies under HTS 4408.10.01 as processed coniferous veneer.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use precise species documentation; Hem-fir mixtures follow 4407.14 note logic
• Check for splicing; declare as 'spliced veneer' to match statistical suffixes
• Ensure no chemical treatments that could reclassify as modified wood (4411)