Red Maple End-Jointed Picture Frame Veneer from Japan
Thin red maple veneer end-jointed for custom picture frame production, ≤3mm thick and sanded smooth. Sliced lengthwise from Acer rubrum logs; specifically classified in 4408.90.0121 due to maple species and processing.
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
• Provide chain-of-custody certification for sustainable sourcing, increasingly required by retailers
• Measure and certify exact thickness at multiple points to prevent duty disputes
• Declare any finger-jointing separately if it exceeds standard end-jointing tolerances