African Mahogany Spliced Veneer Backing
Spliced sheets of Acajou d'Afrique veneer, not exceeding 6 mm thickness, used as backing material for marquetry and inlaid woodwork. Prepared through slicing and finger-jointing for stability. Falls under HTS 4408.39.0220 as specified tropical wood veneer.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If compressed into briquettes from trimmings
Processing waste agglomerated per subheading note becomes fuel under 4401.32.
If made into wooden blocks for engraving
Wood specially prepared for printing/engraving uses heading 4409.
If cut into small decorative inlay pieces
Wood marquetry pieces are statuary articles under 4420.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Detail splicing method in commercial invoice for customs verification
• Ensure no binders exceed trace amounts to maintain veneer status
• Bundle sizes should reflect veneering use, not bulk lumber
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