End-Jointed Okoume Boat Veneer from China
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.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for moisture content (<12%) to meet marine grade standards
• Declare end-jointing process to avoid misclassification as unfinished
• Pair with core veneers under correct HTS for set imports