Birch (Betula spp.)
Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm: > Other > Other: > Birch (Betula spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 4408.90.01.61
Rotary Cut Birch Veneer Sheets
Thin birch wood veneer sheets obtained by rotary cutting from Betula spp. logs, typically 0.6mm thick, used for plywood facing. These sheets are planed and sanded for smooth lamination and fall under HTS 4408.90.01.61 due to their birch species origin and thickness not exceeding 6mm.
Sliced Birch Veneer for Cabinetry
High-quality sliced birch (Betula spp.) veneer panels, 1.5mm thick, end-jointed for seamless patterns in furniture manufacturing. Sanded for adhesion in laminated wood applications, specifically classified under HTS 4408.90.01.61 for birch veneers ≤6mm.
Spliced Birch Veneer Sheets
Betula spp. birch veneer sheets spliced edge-to-edge for wider coverage, 2mm thickness, planed for plywood overlay. Meets HTS 4408.90.01.61 as sliced/peeled birch wood ≤6mm, commonly used in interior paneling.
FSC Certified Birch Veneer Panels
Sustainably sourced Betula pendula birch veneer, peeled to 0.8mm thickness, sanded and certified for green building plywood. Classified in HTS 4408.90.01.61 for birch species veneers not exceeding 6mm.
Book-Matched Birch Veneer
Premium book-matched sliced birch (Betula spp.) veneer sheets, 1.2mm thick, for symmetrical grain patterns in high-end furniture. Planed and end-jointed, fits HTS 4408.90.01.61 as birch veneering sheets ≤6mm.
Planed Birch Plywood Veneer
Planed Betula pubescens birch veneer slices, 3mm thick, for core lamination in structural plywood panels. Spliced for uniformity, under HTS 4408.90.01.61 for birch ≤6mm veneers.
Sanded Birch Door Skin Veneer
Sanded Betula spp. veneer sheets, 2.5mm, designed as door skins for interior flush doors via lamination. Lengthwise sliced for consistent grain, HTS 4408.90.01.61 specific to birch veneers ≤6mm.
End-Jointed Birch Veneer Rolls
Continuous end-jointed Betula nigra birch veneer in roll form, 1mm thick, for automated plywood pressing lines. Peeled and spliced, qualifies under HTS 4408.90.01.61 for birch sheets ≤6mm.