Rotary Cut Cherry Veneer for Packaging Boxes from Japan
Rotary-cut cherry veneer from Prunus spp., peeled continuously to ≤6 mm for lightweight, decorative plywood boxes and crates. Economical wide sheets for industrial packaging. Classified per 4408.90.0166 cherry specifications.
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 lower-value declarations for utility packaging to optimize duties, backed by end-use statements
• Fumigate per ISPM 15 if repurposed for export pallets post-import
• Bundle in protective film to maintain flatness during ocean transit