Sanded Dark Red Meranti Furniture Veneer from China
Premium sanded Dark Red Meranti veneer sheets under 6 mm thick, sliced lengthwise for luxury furniture facing and restoration projects. Falls under HTS 4408.31.01.00 as tropical Meranti prepared for veneering or plywood lamination. Its fine grain and color make it popular for tabletops and cabinet doors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging for wooden pallets to avoid additional heat treatment requirements
• Prepare for potential species verification through forensic wood analysis if challenged by customs
• Bundle in standard sizes (4x8 ft equivalents) to match common import documentation formats