Black Ash Peeled Veneer Sheets

Peeled Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra) sheets not exceeding 6 mm thick, lightly sanded for musical instrument backs and musical veneers. Known for resonant qualities in guitar bodies. Precisely matches HTS 4408.90.01.56 for Fraxinus spp. veneering wood.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4408.90.01Same rate: 35%

If processed White Ash variant

Statistical distinctions within Ash for White vs. Black processing grades.

9202.90Lower: 14.6% vs 35%

If pre-shaped for fretted instruments

Ash wood cut to instrument shapes becomes parts of musical instruments under Chapter 92.

4409Lower: 10% vs 35%

If chemically treated for preservation

Wood treated with paint/varnish moves to heading 4409 from raw sliced veneers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Species-specific testing may be required; Black Ash susceptibility to pests demands extra phytosanitary scrutiny

Avoid bundling with non-veneer wood; mixed shipments complicate duty assessment

Declare intended use as veneering to support classification over lumber

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