Black Ash Peeled Veneer Sheets from Japan
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.
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
• 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