European Ash Sliced Veneer

Sliced veneer from European Ash (Fraxinus excelsior), thickness under 6 mm, spliced for boat interiors and architectural millwork. Offers light color and flexibility for curves. Classified as Ash (Fraxinus spp.) under HTS 4408.90.01.56.

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.

4408.90.01.15Same rate: 35%

If Beech (Fagus spp.) misidentified

Beech veneers have their own 'other' subheading separate from Ash in 4408.90.

4412.39.40Higher: 43% vs 35%

If laminated into thin plywood

Assembled Ash veneers into plywood sheets shift to Chapter 44 heading 4412.

6807.90.00Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If impregnated with resin for durability

Resin-impregnated Ash veneers become artificial stone-like materials under 6807.

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Import Tips & Compliance

EU-sourced Ash needs CITES-like declarations if emerald ash borer risks apply

Splicing records essential; over-spliced may be seen as manufactured panels

Test for formaldehyde in binders if any added during processing

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