Spliced Live-Edge Oak Veneer from China
Live-edge oak slices retaining natural bark lines, spliced into usable under-6mm veneers for rustic furniture applications from Quercus logs. End-jointing provides stability for plywood lamination. HTS 4408.90.0137 covers these processed oak sheets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Debark fully and kiln-dry to below 15% moisture to satisfy APHIS entry conditions
• Photograph splicing patterns pre-shipment for proof against tampering claims at customs
• Declare exact Quercus species via lab testing if challenged on oak authenticity