Spliced English Walnut Architectural Veneer from China
English walnut (Juglans regia) spliced sheets for wall paneling, sliced ≤6mm with finger-jointed ends for stability. Features classic light-to-dark figuring prized in interiors. Directly covered by 4408.90.0145 for processed walnut veneers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include origin certificates distinguishing domestic vs imported walnut to apply correct MFN duties
• Ensure end-joints are finger-type only; butt joints may reclassify as unfinished wood
• Pre-clear with CBP for large architectural shipments to avoid port storage fees