Planed Cherry Veneer Sheets for Musical Instruments from Japan
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 — 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
• 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