End-Jointed Birch Drawer Front Veneer from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pre-cut dimensions acceptable if still qualify as veneering sheets, not finished articles
• Ensure no machining beyond basic splicing that would reclassify as 'worked wood'
• Batch consistency critical; test glue line strength on sample splices