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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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