Spliced Baltic Birch Veneer for Flooring from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source from FSC-certified suppliers if targeting green building markets; include chain-of-custody docs
• Test for dimensional stability post-import as Baltic birch responds to humidity changes
• Avoid bundling with adhesives exceeding 3% binder content to maintain pure veneer classification