Quarter-Sawn Maple Veneer from Japan
Quarter-sawn Acer maple veneer sheets, ≤6 mm thick, planed for stable grain in high-traffic architectural millwork. Used for plywood cores in doors and wainscoting. Classifies under HTS 4408.90.01.71 for sliced maple veneering wood.
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
• Include cut method (quarter-sawn) in descriptions to distinguish from plain-sawn for valuation
• Bundle in ≤1m lengths to fit container specs and reduce shipping damage claims
• Cross-check against Lacey Act declarations for species legality verification