Spliced Birch Veneer Sheets for Cabinetry from Japan
Thin birch wood veneer sheets (Betula spp.), sliced to under 6mm thickness, spliced and end-jointed for seamless application on cabinet doors and panels. Classified under HTS 4408.90.0110 as spliced/end-jointed birch veneering sheets for plywood or laminated wood. Ideal for high-end furniture manufacturing due to birch's uniform grain.
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
• Verify species documentation proving Betula spp. origin to avoid reclassification to general wood sheets
• Ensure thickness ≤6mm and confirm splicing/end-jointing process in manufacturing records for subheading compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates as birch logs often require treatment against pests like birch bark beetles