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.

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.

4408.90.01Same rate: 35%

If for tropical wood veneers

Tropical species like mahogany classified in separate subheading within 4408.90.

4401.31.00.00Same rate: 35%

If processed into compressed wood pellets

Wood by-products agglomerated into pellets fall under fuel wood heading 4401.

4418.40.00.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If assembled into reconstructed wood panels

Veneer layered and glued into blockboard or laminboard moves to heading 4418.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require species-specific lab analysis if mixed woods suspected; label thickness precisely on invoices; check for ISPM-15 heat treatment compliance