Wenge Veneer Sheets
Wenge (Millettia laurentii), a dark striped tropical hardwood from Congo, sliced thinly ≤6 mm for exotic veneering in luxury furniture and architectural millwork. Known for durability and unique grain, often planed for seamless application. Falls under HTS 4408.39.02 as other tropical veneers.
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If sawn lumber from spruce-pine-fir tropical mixes
S-P-F tropical lumber >6mm thick goes to 4407.13 per subheading note, not veneers.
If laminated with meranti outer ply
Plywood with tropical outer veneers classifies under 4412 based on face ply species.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm CITES Appendix II listing for wenge requires export/import permits from both countries
• Inspect for proper splicing if sheets are joined end-to-end to ensure they don't qualify as finished panels
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling thickness; use calipers and include measurements in commercial invoice
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