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Finger-Jointed Red Oak Veneer for Plywood from Japan

Red oak veneers featuring finger-jointing at ends for strength, sliced thin under 6mm for core plywood layers in construction panels. Spliced edges ensure full-width coverage from Quercus rubra. Directly under HTS 4408.90.0137 as other spliced oak.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify joint strength meets ASTM standards to validate end-jointed status

• Ship in flat packs with separators to avoid adhesion issues during transit

• Update entries if sanded post-splicing, as it may adjust to planed subheadings