End-Jointed Birch Drawer Front Veneer from Japan
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 — 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
• 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