Red Oak Quarter-Sawn Spliced Veneer Panels from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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