Birch (Betula spp.)

Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm: > Other > Spliced or end-jointed: > Birch (Betula spp.)

Duty Rate (from China)

35%
MFN Base RateFree

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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)

Total Effective Rate35%

Products classified under HTS 4408.90.01.10

Spliced Birch Veneer Sheets for Cabinetry

Thin birch wood veneer sheets (Betula spp.), sliced to under 6mm thickness, spliced and end-jointed for seamless application on cabinet doors and panels. Classified under HTS 4408.90.0110 as spliced/end-jointed birch veneering sheets for plywood or laminated wood. Ideal for high-end furniture manufacturing due to birch's uniform grain.

End-Jointed Birch Plywood Veneer Panels

Betula birch veneer panels, peeled to ≤6mm, end-jointed for length extension and spliced for width, used as face layers in plywood manufacturing. Meets HTS 4408.90.0110 criteria for spliced/end-jointed birch veneering sheets. Provides consistent light-colored surface for interior plywood applications.

Spliced Baltic Birch Veneer for Flooring

Baltic birch (Betula pendula) veneer sheets, sliced ≤6mm thick, spliced edge-to-edge and end-jointed for engineered hardwood flooring backer layers. Specifically classified in HTS 4408.90.0110 as birch veneering sheets. Known for strength and stability in multi-layer flooring construction.

Finger-Jointed Birch Veneer for Furniture

Finger-jointed birch (Betula spp.) veneer sheets ≤6mm, sliced and spliced for furniture panel overlay, providing continuous grain pattern. HTS 4408.90.0110 classification for end-jointed birch veneering sheets. Popular for flat-pack furniture components.

Spliced Yellow Birch Architectural Veneer

Yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis) veneer sheets, peeled ≤6mm, spliced and end-jointed for architectural wall paneling and millwork. Classifies under HTS 4408.90.0110 as birch veneering sheets for laminated applications. Features golden hue prized in commercial interiors.

Book-Matched Spliced Birch Veneer

Book-matched birch veneer panels (Betula spp.), sliced ≤6mm, spliced along edges to create mirror-image grain patterns for tabletops and doors. HTS 4408.90.0110 for spliced birch veneering sheets. Premium aesthetic for custom furniture.

End-Jointed Birch Drawer Front Veneer

Birch (Betula spp.) veneer sheets specifically dimensioned for drawer fronts, ≤6mm thick, end-jointed for length and spliced for uniformity. Classifies HTS 4408.90.0110 as spliced/end-jointed birch veneers. Used in kitchen cabinet manufacturing.