Spliced Walnut Veneer Sheets from China
Thin walnut wood sheets (Juglans spp.) obtained by slicing, spliced together edge-to-edge for seamless coverage, with thickness not exceeding 6 mm. Used primarily for high-end furniture veneering and plywood facing. Classified under 4408.90.0145 due to being spliced walnut veneers meeting the exact subheading criteria.
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 Juglans spp. walnut via CITES documentation if applicable for protected variants
• Ensure accurate measurement of thickness ≤6mm and confirm splicing method to avoid reclassification as unspliced wood
• Provide mill certificates showing no chemical treatments exceeding veneer tolerances to prevent duty disputes