Sapelli Sliced Veneer for Guitar Backs from China
Sipo (Entandrophragma utile) veneer sliced lengthwise to 0.5mm, end-jointed for musical instrument backs like acoustic guitars. Meets HTS 4408.39.0270 as tropical Entandrophragma wood sheets not exceeding 6mm thickness for veneering.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide luthier end-use declaration if questioned; check for binder content if spliced (must <3% for proper classification); fumigation certificates often required for musical wood imports