Sapele End-Jointed Veneer from Japan
African sapele mahogany sliced veneers ≤6mm, end-jointed for consistent lengths in speaker cabinets and joinery. HTS 4408.90.0151 covers these processed tropical sheets. Mimics true mahogany grain.
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
• Phytosanitary certs for African origin; photo evidence of joints
• Avoid set sales with adhesives triggering other codes