White Ash Veneer Sheets from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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