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Spliced Live-Edge Oak Veneer from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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