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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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