Green Ash Sliced Veneer for Musical Instruments from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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