Spliced Cherry Veneer for Wall Paneling

Spliced cherry (Prunus spp.) veneer sheets, sliced lengthwise to ≤6 mm, designed for interior wall paneling and decorative plywood overlays. The splicing ensures wide, book-matched patterns for aesthetic appeal. Meets 4408.90.0166 criteria for processed cherry veneers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4408.90.01Same rate: 35%

If oak (Quercus spp.) instead of cherry

Different species have specific statistical suffixes within the same veneer heading.

4411.14Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If further processed into medium density fiberboard (MDF) with cherry veneer

Faced engineered wood products are classified under heading 4411, not raw veneers.

4403Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as rough cherry logs for domestic slicing

Unprocessed wood in the rough stays in heading 4403 before conversion to veneer.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed invoice descriptions specifying 'spliced' and cherry species to prevent undervaluation disputes

Comply with EPA TSCA Title VI for formaldehyde emissions if destined for formaldehyde-based adhesives in lamination

Test for moisture content (typically <12%) to avoid warping claims during customs inspection

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