Iroko Veneer for Plywood from China
Iroko (Milicia excelsa), a durable tropical teak alternative from Africa, peeled into thin sheets not exceeding 6 mm for core or face veneers in marine plywood and exterior paneling. May be sanded or spliced but remains as raw veneering material. Classified in 4408.39.02 for other tropical wood 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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure and document sheet thickness precisely, as exceeding 6 mm shifts to lumber tariffs
• Use heat-treated or kiln-dried veneers to comply with ISPM 15 wood packaging regulations
• Maintain chain-of-custody records for sustainability certifications like FSC if marketing as eco-friendly