White Ash Veneer Sheets
Thin sheets of White Ash (Fraxinus americana) wood, sliced to a thickness not exceeding 6 mm, used primarily for veneering furniture and cabinetry. These sheets are planed and sanded for smooth application in plywood and laminated wood products. Classified under HTS 4408.90.01.56 due to specific identification as Ash (Fraxinus spp.) in sliced/peeled form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sourced from Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra)
Different Ash species like Black Ash fall under separate statistical suffixes within the same Ash subheading.
If thickness exceeds 6 mm
Thicker Ash wood sawn lengthwise is classified as coniferous/non-coniferous lumber under heading 4407, not veneering sheets.
If further processed into plywood panels
Ash veneers laminated into plywood sheets move to heading 4412 for plywood, no longer raw veneering material.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species certification as Fraxinus spp. with phytosanitary certificates to comply with US plant protection regulations
• Ensure thickness documentation ≤6mm; exceeding this shifts to sawn lumber headings
• Label moisture content and declare if end-jointed to avoid misclassification as finished panels
Related Products under HTS 4408.90.01.56
Red Ash Sliced Veneer
Sliced Red Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) veneer sheets, peeled to under 6 mm thickness, sanded for high-end interior paneling and doors. Ideal for decorative laminates due to its attractive grain. Fits HTS 4408.90.01.56 as Ash species in sliced/peeled veneering form.
Sanded Ash End-Jointed Veneer Panels
End-jointed White Ash veneer sheets, planed and sanded to ≤6 mm, assembled for seamless larger panels in flooring and wall coverings. Processed from Fraxinus logs via slicing. HTS 4408.90.01.56 covers Ash veneers whether end-jointed or not.
Black Ash Peeled Veneer Sheets
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.
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.
Ash Wood Picture Frame Veneer
Thin, peeled Ash (Fraxinus spp.) veneer sheets ≤6 mm for applying to picture frame mouldings, sanded for fine finish. Popular in custom framing due to grain pattern. HTS 4408.90.01.56 applies to such sawn/sliced Ash veneers.
Planed Ash Cabinet Veneer
Planed White Ash veneer, sliced to 0.6 mm thickness, for kitchen cabinet doors and drawer fronts. Provides premium grain match with solid cores. Meets exact criteria of HTS 4408.90.01.56 for Ash veneering sheets.