Okoume (Aucoumea spp.)
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: > Okoume (Aucoumea spp.)
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 4408.39.02.60
Okoume Veneer Sheets for Plywood
Thin Okoume (Aucoumea spp.) wood sheets, sliced to a thickness not exceeding 6 mm, used primarily as face veneers in plywood production. These sheets are typically sanded and end-jointed for seamless lamination. Classified under HTS 4408.39.0260 due to their tropical wood origin and specific species designation.
Sanded Okoume Cabinet Veneer
Planed and sanded Okoume veneer sheets ≤6mm thick, specifically graded for high-end cabinetry and furniture facing. Sourced from Aucoumea spp. tropical hardwood. Meets HTS 4408.39.0260 as sliced tropical wood veneer for lamination.
End-Jointed Okoume Boat Veneer
End-jointed Okoume sheets peeled to ≤6mm thickness, designed for marine plywood in boat building due to rot resistance. Aucoumea spp. tropical origin. HTS 4408.39.0260 covers this processed veneer form.
Okoume Guitar Back Veneer
Sliced Okoume veneer ≤6mm for acoustic guitar backs, valued for lightweight tonewood properties from Aucoumea spp. Often sanded for bookmatching. Fits HTS 4408.39.0260 as tropical sliced wood for lamination.
Bookmatched Okoume Panel Face Veneer
Bookmatched pairs of sanded Okoume veneer sheets ≤6mm thick for decorative panel facing in interior design. Tropical Aucoumea spp. with consistent grain. HTS 4408.39.0260 for such sliced, processed veneers.
Spliced Okoume Edgebanding Veneer
Spliced continuous Okoume sheets ≤6mm for edgebanding on flatpack furniture, peeled from Aucoumea spp. logs. Allows wide coverage without seams. Classed under HTS 4408.39.0260 as processed tropical veneer.
Okoume Marquetry Veneer Sheets
Ultra-thin sliced Okoume ≤6mm for intricate marquetry and parquetry inlay work, from tropical Aucoumea spp. High clarity grain ideal for fine patterns. HTS 4408.39.0260 applies to such specialty sliced veneers.