Sapele Veneer Sheets for Cabinetry
Thin sheets of Sapele wood (Entandrophragma cylindricum) sliced to 0.6mm thickness, planed and sanded for high-end cabinet doors and furniture veneering. Classified under HTS 4408.39.0270 due to its tropical Entandrophragma species origin and thickness not exceeding 6mm, specifically for plywood or similar laminated applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Iroko or other Entandrophragma not specified
Different tropical species within the same subheading group changes the statistical suffix.
If thickness exceeds 6mm
Thicker sawn tropical lumber falls under coniferous sawn wood headings.
If further processed into plywood panels
Plywood made from tropical hardwood sheets moves to Chapter 44 heading for laminated wood.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify CITES documentation as Sapele is tropical hardwood; ensure thickness certification ≤6mm to avoid reclassification; declare exact species as Entandrophragma cylindricum
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