Ceiba Veneer Sheets for Plywood

Thin Ceiba wood veneer sheets, sliced to a thickness not exceeding 6 mm, used primarily for plywood production. These sheets are sourced from Ceiba spp., a tropical hardwood, and may be planed or sanded for smooth application in laminated wood panels. Classified under HTS 4408.39.02.40 due to their tropical wood origin and specific thickness for veneering purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4408.31.01.00Same rate: 25%

If from temperate dark red meranti

Changes to subheading for specific tropical species like dark red meranti instead of Ceiba.

4407.14.00.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If in rough sawn planks thicker than 6mm

Thicker or unsliced wood falls under coniferous sawn timber headings.

4412.31Lower: 18% vs 25%

If further processed into plywood panels

Completed plywood products are classified under Chapter 44 heading 4412, not raw veneers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify CITES documentation if Ceiba species is listed; ensure accurate thickness measurement under 6mm; label origin as tropical Ceiba to avoid misclassification

Related Products under HTS 4408.39.02.40

Sanded Ceiba Sliced Veneer for Furniture

Sliced Ceiba veneer panels, sanded for finish, with thickness ≤6 mm, ideal for high-end furniture facing. Derived from tropical Ceiba trees, these sheets are end-jointed for wider coverage in laminated applications. Fits HTS 4408.39.02.40 as tropical wood veneers not exceeding specified thickness.

Ceiba End-Jointed Veneer for Cabinetry

End-jointed Ceiba veneer sheets, peeled and planed to ≤6 mm thickness, designed for custom cabinetry and interior paneling. This tropical wood provides a light-colored, workable surface for lamination. HTS 4408.39.02.40 applies to these sliced tropical veneers meeting thickness criteria.

Ceiba Planed Veneer Sheets for Flooring Underlay

Planed Ceiba wood veneer sheets ≤6 mm thick, sliced lengthwise for use in engineered flooring laminates. Tropical Ceiba provides durability and aesthetic appeal in layered wood products. Classified in HTS 4408.39.02.40 for tropical veneers suitable for plywood-like applications.

Spliced Ceiba Veneer for Wall Paneling

Spliced and sanded Ceiba veneer, thickness not over 6 mm, for decorative wall paneling in commercial interiors. Obtained by slicing tropical Ceiba logs, these sheets are joined edge-to-edge for seamless lamination. HTS 4408.39.02.40 covers such tropical wood veneering sheets.

Ceiba Peeled Veneer for Boat Interior Lining

Peeled Ceiba veneer sheets, planed to ≤6 mm, used for lightweight boat cabin linings and marine paneling. Tropical Ceiba's properties suit humid environments in laminated wood structures. This fits HTS 4408.39.02.40 as sliced tropical veneers for similar laminated applications.

Ceiba Sawn Lengthwise Veneer for Musical Instruments

Sawn lengthwise Ceiba veneer, sanded and ≤6 mm thick, for soundboard and body veneering on acoustic guitars and instruments. Tropical Ceiba offers resonant qualities in thin laminated layers. Classified under HTS 4408.39.02.40 for tropical veneering sheets.