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%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
• 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