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.

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.

4407.91.00Same rate: 35%

If thickness exceeds 6mm

Veneer exceeding 6mm thickness shifts to sawn coniferous wood under Chapter 44 heading 4407.

4408.90.01Same rate: 35%

If sourced from other hardwood species like oak

Different wood species like oak or maple classified separately within the same veneer subheading.

4412.31Lower: 18% vs 35%

If further laminated into plywood panels

Once processed into finished plywood sheets, moves to heading 4412 for plywood products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify birch species certification with phytosanitary certificates; ensure moisture content documentation under 12%; avoid misclassification as thicker lumber