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.

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.

8518.90Lower: 10% vs 25%

If parts of speaker assemblies

Veneer on finished speaker cabinets becomes audio equipment parts.

4408.90.01Higher: 35% vs 25%

If oak or ash temperate veneer

Temperate hardwood veneers use separate non-tropical subheadings.

4410.90.00.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If particle board overlaid

Veneer permanently attached to particle board shifts to heading 4410.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Audio industry end-use letters aid classification; test for sanding depth not exceeding veneer limits; Lacey Act compliance mandatory

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