Goncalo Alves Veneer from China
Goncalo alves (Astronium spp.), a Brazilian tropical tigerwood, peeled into ≤6 mm sheets for musical instrument backs, gunstocks, and high-end cabinetry veneering. Features dramatic grain patterns; may be sanded but not further assembled. HTS 4408.39.02 for other tropical veneering sheets.
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 detailed species identification via scientific name to CBP for accurate tropical wood duty assessment
• Ensure veneers are not pre-glued to substrates, which would reclassify as laminated wood
• Batch test for moisture content (<12%) to prevent mold issues during ocean transit