European Ash Sliced Veneer from Japan
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.
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
• 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