Spliced Tropical Lauan Veneer Sheets from China
Lauan (Shorea spp.) tropical veneers spliced edge-to-edge, ≤6mm thick for interior plywood doors and paneling in humid environments. HTS 4408.39.0210 specifies these joined sheets for laminated wood applications. Provides cost-effective alternative to teak with similar workability.
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
• Distinguish Philippine Lauan from meranti; use botanical names on commercial invoice
• Apply heat-resistant tape on splices before shipping to maintain integrity
• Watch for reclassification if sheets exceed 6mm due to swelling in transit