Padouk Veneer Panels
Burmese padouk (Pterocarpus macrocarpus), a vibrant red tropical hardwood, sliced to ≤6 mm for boatbuilding, decking veneers, and outdoor furniture. Often spliced into wider panels while qualifying as veneering sheets. Classified 4408.39.02 as other tropical wood.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from hem-fir tropical mixed stands
Hem-fir mixes per subheading note classify sawn wood under 4407.14 if >6mm.
If made into particleboard with binder
Veneer waste agglomerated into board shifts to 4410 for particleboard products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact dimensions and processing (sliced/peeled) on entry to match HTS thickness exclusion
• Source from CITES-compliant suppliers due to padouk's Appendix II status in some regions
• Package in moisture-proof wrapping to avoid warping claims at customs inspection
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