Black Ash Peeled Veneer Sheets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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