Sapele Veneer Sheets for Cabinetry from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Verify CITES documentation as Sapele is tropical hardwood; ensure thickness certification ≤6mm to avoid reclassification; declare exact species as Entandrophragma cylindricum