Green Ash Sliced Veneer for Musical Instruments from Canada
Sliced green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) veneer sheets, end-jointed and sanded to precise ≤6mm thickness for guitar bodies, violin backs, and other musical instrument tops. Precisely classified in HTS 4408.90.01.05 as spliced/end-jointed Fraxinus spp. wood for specialized laminated applications. Valued for resonant tonal qualities.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Specify quarter-sawn vs plain-sawn grain orientation in documentation for instrument-grade quality
• Avoid chemical preservatives that could trigger hazardous material declarations
• Use custom crating for fragile veneer stacks to prevent edge damage during import