End-Jointed Okoume Boat Veneer from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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