African Mahogany End-Jointed Veneer Panels from China
End-jointed sheets of Acajou d'Afrique veneer, sliced lengthwise to ≤6 mm thickness, sanded for smooth lamination in plywood manufacturing. Used primarily for interior paneling and decorative applications. This specific tropical species qualifies for HTS 4408.39.0220.
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
• Document splicing and end-jointing processes to justify classification as prepared veneers
• Obtain origin certificates proving African source to match 'Acajou d'Afrique' description
• Avoid over-declaring value from binder content which could shift to agglomerated products