Sapele Veneer Sheets from China
Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum), a reddish tropical hardwood from West Africa, sliced into thin sheets ≤6 mm thick for high-end veneering in doors, flooring, and musical instruments. Often end-jointed or spliced for wider panels while retaining the veneering classification. Fits 4408.39.02 as other 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
• Label shipments clearly with species name and thickness to prevent disputes over tropical wood classification
• Obtain origin certificates from supplier to confirm tropical source and avoid misclassification
• Check for Lacey Act declarations required for all wood imports to declare species and quantity accurately