Red Oak Quarter-Sawn Spliced Veneer Panels from Japan
Quarter-sawn red oak sheets sliced lengthwise to ≤6 mm, spliced for stability in high-end flooring underlay or wall panels. The cut minimizes expansion for laminated wood use. HTS 4408.90.01.31 applies to these spliced 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
• Specify quarter-sawn method in invoice to justify premium grading
• Avoid mixing with white oak; species purity affects subheading
• Test for formaldehyde if binders used in splicing