End-Jointed Keruing Tropical Veneer from China

Dipterocarpus keruing tropical veneers end-jointed for commercial plywood and formwork sheathing, robust 3mm thickness. HTS 4408.39.0210 classification for joined tropical sliced wood ≤6mm. Excellent steam-bending properties for curved panels.

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

Keruing exudes gum; specify kiln-dried to <10% MC on certificates

Document finger-jointing specs to validate 0210 vs base classification

Bulk packaging in 8x4 sheets standardizes customs valuation