End-Jointed Cherry Veneer for Flooring Underlay from Germany
End-jointed cherry wood veneer strips, sliced to under 6 mm from Prunus spp., used as decorative underlay for engineered hardwood flooring. Allows for long, continuous runs without defects. Falls under 4408.90.0166 for processed cherry veneers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact end-jointing method (finger-joint or scarfed) to support value and processing claims
• Ensure chain-of-custody documentation for sustainable sourcing, as cherry is increasingly scrutinized
• Avoid shipping in bulk without protective wrapping to prevent damage and appraisal issues