Red Maple Veneer Sheets from Japan
Thin sheets of red maple (Acer rubrum) wood, sliced to a thickness not exceeding 6 mm, used primarily for veneering furniture and cabinetry. These sheets are planed and sanded for smooth application in plywood or similar laminated wood products. Classified under HTS 4408.90.01.71 due to their maple species origin and veneering specifications.
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
• Verify species certification as Acer spp. maple with phytosanitary certificates to meet ISPM 15 fumigation standards
• Ensure thickness documentation ≤6mm; exceeding this shifts to thicker lumber headings
• Label sheets clearly for veneering end-use to avoid misclassification as dimension lumber