Sapele Veneer Sheets
Sapele wood veneer sheets, peeled from tropical Entandrophragma cylindricum logs, ≤6 mm thick, often spliced for seamless panels. Ideal for cabinetry and interior paneling. Fits 4408.39.0291 as unspecified tropical veneers for laminated wood applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically dark red meranti, light red meranti, or meranti bakau
Certain named tropical species like meranti have dedicated subheadings within 4408.39.02.
If not sliced/peeled but sawn lengthwise >6mm
Thicker sawn tropical lumber falls under 4407, not thin veneers.
If shaped or molded for specific reconstruction
Veneers machined into profiled or molded forms for assembly move to 4418.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include fumigation certificates for tropical hardwoods; label exact thickness and grain direction
• Watch for misdeclaration as thicker sheets leading to duty adjustments
Related Products under HTS 4408.39.02.91
Khaya Mahogany Veneer Sheets
Thin veneer sheets sliced from Khaya mahogany (African mahogany), a tropical hardwood, with thickness not exceeding 6 mm, planed and sanded for uniformity. Used primarily for high-end furniture veneering and plywood facing. Classified under 4408.39.0291 as 'other' tropical wood veneers not specified elsewhere in the subheading.
Iroko Veneer Panels
Sliced iroko (Milicia excelsa) tropical hardwood veneer panels, sanded and end-jointed, max 6 mm thick for boat building and flooring underlay. Classified in 4408.39.0291 for other tropical veneering sheets.
Gumero Tropical Veneer Sheets
Gumero (Coula edulis) veneer sheets, sawn lengthwise and peeled to ≤6 mm, suitable for decorative plywood and marquetry. 'Other' tropical wood under 4408.39.0291.
Wenge Veneer Sheets
Exotic wenge (Millettia laurentii) sliced veneer sheets, planed to under 6 mm thickness, prized for striped grain in luxury furniture facing. Falls under 4408.39.0291 as other tropical veneers.
Okoume Plywood Veneer
Okoume (Aucoumea klaineana) tropical veneer sheets, peeled and sanded ≤6 mm for marine plywood and aircraft interiors. Classified 4408.39.0291 other tropical.
Zapote Tropical Veneer
Zapote (Pouteria spp.) hardwood veneer sheets, sliced lengthwise under 6 mm thick, end-jointed for consistent panels in custom cabinetry. HTS 4408.39.0291 tropical other.