Sapele Veneer Sheets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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