End-Jointed Boxelder Maple Veneer from China
Boxelder maple (Acer negundo) veneer end-jointed for musical instrument backs, ≤4mm thick and book-matched. Processed by lengthwise peeling and precise jointing under 4408.90.0121 criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide density and hardness specs (Janka scale) for instrument grade verification
• Use moisture meters at import; >15% can cause warping claims and rejections
• Declare as 'musical instrument veneer' only if end-use proven; otherwise general veneer