Obeche (Triplochiton spp.), also known as Ayous
Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm: > Of tropical wood: > Other > Other: > Obeche (Triplochiton spp.), also known as Ayous
Duty Rate (from China)
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)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 4408.39.02.50
Obeche Veneer Sheets for Plywood
Thin Obeche (Triplochiton spp.) wood sheets, sliced to a thickness not exceeding 6 mm, used primarily for veneering plywood panels. These sheets are sourced from tropical Ayous trees and may be planed or sanded for smooth application in laminated wood products. Classified under HTS 4408.39.0250 due to their tropical wood origin and specific thickness for veneering purposes.
Ayous Sliced Veneer for Cabinet Doors
Sliced Obeche wood veneer, known as Ayous, with thickness under 6 mm, planed and sanded for use on cabinet doors and furniture fronts. This tropical hardwood provides a light-colored, fine grain ideal for decorative laminates. Falls under HTS 4408.39.0250 as tropical wood veneer not exceeding 6 mm thickness.
Obeche End-Jointed Veneer Panels
End-jointed Obeche veneer sheets, peeled or sliced to ≤6 mm, used for large-scale plywood and laminate production. Ayous wood's stability makes it suitable for splicing into wider panels without defects. HTS 4408.39.0250 covers this as tropical wood veneer, explicitly allowing end-jointing.
Ayous Planed Veneer for Flooring Underlay
Planed Obeche veneer sheets, not exceeding 6 mm thick, applied as decorative underlay in engineered flooring. The light tone and workability of Ayous make it popular for tropical veneer applications. Classified in HTS 4408.39.0250 for sliced/planed tropical veneers.
Sanded Obeche Veneer for Musical Instruments
Sanded Ayous veneer sheets ≤6 mm, used for soundboard and body veneering on guitars and other string instruments. Obeche's acoustic properties and light weight suit musical applications. HTS 4408.39.0250 applies to this tropical sliced veneer.
Obeche Spliced Veneer Backing Sheets
Spliced Obeche veneer for backing layers in multi-ply laminates, sliced to under 6 mm thickness. Ayous provides stable, inexpensive tropical backing for high-end face veneers. Covered by HTS 4408.39.0250 as processed tropical veneers.
Ayous Peeled Veneer for Wall Paneling
Peeled Obeche sheets not exceeding 6 mm, ideal for interior wall paneling veneers in commercial spaces. The uniform grain of tropical Ayous ensures consistent appearance in laminates. HTS 4408.39.0250 for other tropical veneers like this.
Obeche Finger-Jointed Veneer Strips
Finger-jointed Ayous veneer strips ≤6 mm thick for custom laminate edging and strips. Tropical Obeche allows precise jointing for longer pieces. Classified under HTS 4408.39.0250 permitting end/finger jointing.
Ayous Sanded Veneer for Speaker Cabinets
Sanded Obeche veneer sheets for high-fidelity speaker cabinet enclosures, sliced ≤6 mm. Ayous' resonance properties enhance audio quality in veneered cabinets. HTS 4408.39.0250 for tropical processed veneers.