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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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)