Cumaru Veneer Sheets from China
Cumaru (Dipteryx odorata), Brazilian teak substitute tropical hardwood, thinly sliced ≤6 mm for flooring veneers and heavy-duty paneling. Highly durable with oily texture; planed for lamination. Fits HTS 4408.39.02 criteria for tropical veneers.
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
• Include lab reports confirming no chemical treatments to stay in raw veneer classification
• Use proper NAICS codes for furniture/wood product importers to streamline entry processing
• Monitor quota restrictions on certain tropical species via USITC HTS updates