Spliced Red Oak Veneer Sheets from China

These are thin sheets of red oak (Quercus rubra) wood, sliced lengthwise and spliced together edge-to-edge to create wider panels not exceeding 6mm thick. They are designed for veneering applications in plywood production or furniture making. Classified under HTS 4408.90.0137 as spliced oak sheets for veneering, meeting the criteria for sawn, sliced, or peeled wood that is end-jointed or spliced.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Verify species certification as Quercus spp. oak with phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA import regulations for wood products

Ensure accurate thickness measurement under 6mm and document splicing process to avoid reclassification during customs inspection

Label sheets clearly with country of origin and processing details to prevent common pitfalls like undervaluation penalties