Spliced Red Maple Veneer Sheets
Thin sheets of red maple (Acer rubrum) wood, sliced lengthwise and spliced together to create wider panels not exceeding 6mm thick. Used primarily for veneering furniture and cabinetry surfaces. Classified under 4408.90.0121 as spliced maple veneer for laminated wood applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not spliced or end-jointed
Un-spliced maple veneer sheets fall under the general 'other' subheading without splicing specification.
If thickness exceeds 6mm
Thicker maple lumber sawn lengthwise but >6mm is classified as coniferous/non-coniferous timber under 4407.
If laminated into plywood sheets
Once assembled into plywood panels, it moves from veneer heading 4408 to finished plywood in 4412.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species documentation proving Acer spp. origin; red maple requires CITES if from certain regions
• Ensure thickness certification ≤6mm and splicing method compliance to avoid reclassification as 4408.90.0190
• Provide mill certificates showing no chemical treatments that could shift to Chapter 44 note exclusions
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