Other
Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm: > Of tropical wood: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 4408.39.02
Khaya Mahogany Veneer Sheets
Thin sheets of Khaya mahogany (African mahogany), a tropical hardwood, sliced to a thickness not exceeding 6 mm for use in veneering furniture and cabinetry. These sheets are typically planed and sanded for smooth application in plywood production or decorative laminates. Classified under 4408.39.02 as 'other' tropical wood veneers meeting the thickness and processing criteria.
Sapele Veneer Sheets
Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum), a reddish tropical hardwood from West Africa, sliced into thin sheets ≤6 mm thick for high-end veneering in doors, flooring, and musical instruments. Often end-jointed or spliced for wider panels while retaining the veneering classification. Fits 4408.39.02 as other tropical veneers.
Iroko Veneer for Plywood
Iroko (Milicia excelsa), a durable tropical teak alternative from Africa, peeled into thin sheets not exceeding 6 mm for core or face veneers in marine plywood and exterior paneling. May be sanded or spliced but remains as raw veneering material. Classified in 4408.39.02 for other tropical wood sheets.
Wenge Veneer Sheets
Wenge (Millettia laurentii), a dark striped tropical hardwood from Congo, sliced thinly ≤6 mm for exotic veneering in luxury furniture and architectural millwork. Known for durability and unique grain, often planed for seamless application. Falls under HTS 4408.39.02 as other tropical veneers.
Goncalo Alves Veneer
Goncalo alves (Astronium spp.), a Brazilian tropical tigerwood, peeled into ≤6 mm sheets for musical instrument backs, gunstocks, and high-end cabinetry veneering. Features dramatic grain patterns; may be sanded but not further assembled. HTS 4408.39.02 for other tropical veneering sheets.
Padouk Veneer Panels
Burmese padouk (Pterocarpus macrocarpus), a vibrant red tropical hardwood, sliced to ≤6 mm for boatbuilding, decking veneers, and outdoor furniture. Often spliced into wider panels while qualifying as veneering sheets. Classified 4408.39.02 as other tropical wood.
Cumaru Veneer Sheets
Cumaru (Dipteryx odorata), Brazilian teak substitute tropical hardwood, thinly sliced ≤6 mm for flooring veneers and heavy-duty paneling. Highly durable with oily texture; planed for lamination. Fits HTS 4408.39.02 criteria for tropical veneers.
Jatoba Veneer for Cabinetry
Jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril), cherry-like Brazilian tropical wood, peeled into ≤6 mm sheets for kitchen cabinets and interior trim veneering. End-jointed for bookmatched patterns. HTS 4408.39.02 as other tropical veneering material.
Kempas Tropical Veneer
Kempas (Koompassia malaccensis), Malaysian red hardwood, sliced ≤6 mm for structural plywood and shopfitting. Sanded surface for glue adhesion. 4408.39.02 tropical other.
Balau Veneer Sheets
Balau (Shorea spp.), Southeast Asian tropical Shorea, thin-sliced ≤6 mm for decking and cladding veneers. Meets 4408.39.02 specs.
Merbau Engineered Veneer
Merbau (Intsia bijuga), dark tropical hardwood from Indonesia, sliced ≤6 mm, sometimes lightly engineered but raw for veneering. 4408.39.02 classification.
Tali Veneer for Furniture
Tali (Erythrophleum suaveolens), hard tropical African wood, ≤6 mm sheets for upholstery frames. 4408.39.02.
Kosso Tropical Veneer
Kosso (Pterocarpus erinaceus), rosewood relative, sliced thin for decorative panels. Tropical other 4408.39.02.
Andiroba Veneer Sheets
Andiroba (Carapa guianensis), Amazonian tropical, oily wood for boat veneers ≤6 mm. 4408.39.02.
Tauari Sliced Veneer
Tauari (Couratari spp.), light Brazilian tropical, peeled ≤6 mm for interior plywood faces. 4408.39.02.