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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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