African Mahogany Spliced Veneer Backing from China
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.
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
• 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