Ash Wood End-Jointed Veneer from Japan
White ash veneers sliced thin ≤6mm, finger end-jointed and planed for sports equipment like baseball bats and guitar necks. Classified 4408.90.0151 as other end-jointed sheets. Offers straight grain for structural laminates.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test for emerald ash borer quarantine compliance; measure joint offsets
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with rough wood