4408.90.01.21/End-Jointed Sugar Maple Veneer Panels/Japan

End-Jointed Sugar Maple Veneer Panels from Japan

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) veneer sheets peeled to ≤6mm thickness, end-jointed for length extension, ideal for high-end flooring underlayment. Meets 4408.90.0121 as processed maple wood for similar laminated applications.

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%

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Import Tips

• Include end-joint certification and moisture content tests (typically <12%) to confirm veneer quality

• Label with exact Acer species to prevent disputes over hard vs soft maple distinctions

• Avoid bulk packaging that could lead to misclassification as rough wood under 4403