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Book-Matched Spliced Birch Veneer from Japan

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.

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

• Mark sequences on veneer leaves to maintain book-match integrity during shipping and customs exam

• Use edge-sealing tape on spliced joints to prevent edge-splitting during container transit

• Provide digital grain pattern photos with entry for valuation consistency