Planed Spliced Red Oak Furniture Veneer from Japan
Sliced red oak sheets ≤6 mm thick, planed smooth and spliced for furniture veneering like tabletops and doors. The surface preparation enhances adhesion for plywood lamination. HTS 4408.90.01.31 covers these processed red oak veneers.
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
• Include planing/sanding specs in entry docs; over-processing risks reclassification as finished wood
• Obtain CITES documentation if any Quercus species nears protected thresholds
• Bundle in moisture-proof packaging to avoid warping claims at entry