Planed Cherry Veneer Sheets for Musical Instruments from China
Precisely planed cherry veneer sheets from Prunus spp., thickness 0.6-1.5 mm, sliced for soundboard and body veneering on guitars and violins. Offers resonant tonewood properties. Qualifies under 4408.90.0166 as specialty cherry veneers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specialize invoices for 'tonewood veneer' to differentiate from general furniture use
• Comply with USFWS if any endangered species mix, though pure cherry is safe
• Certify density and grain orientation for musical applications to justify premium valuation