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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Test for emerald ash borer quarantine compliance; measure joint offsets

• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with rough wood