Book-Matched Cherry Veneer for Door Skins from Japan
Premium book-matched cherry veneer sheets from Prunus spp., peeled to 2-3 mm thickness, sanded for flawless door skin applications on plywood cores. Provides symmetrical grain patterns for architectural doors. Classified as cherry veneers under 4408.90.0166.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use NAICS codes for furniture/door manufacturing on entry to qualify for potential duty exemptions
• Provide color samples or grain photos in documentation to match declared 'cherry' species
• Watch for reclassification if bundled with adhesive backing, potentially shifting to Chapter 44 other articles