Sugar Maple Sliced Veneer

Sliced sugar maple (Acer saccharum) veneer sheets, peeled to under 6 mm thickness, ideal for high-end flooring and interior paneling. These are end-jointed for seamless application in laminated wood products. HTS 4408.90.01.71 applies for its maple species and thin-sheet veneering form.

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.

4408.31.01Lower: 25% vs 35%

If dark red meranti or similar, not maple

Veneer sheets of tropical woods like meranti use separate species-specific subheadings.

4409Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made into wood marquetry or inlaid work

Artistically assembled thin maple wood for decorative patterns falls under heading 4409.

4418.40.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If imported as pre-formed cabinet doors

Finished wooden doors with maple veneer classify as reconstructed panels under 4418.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain CITES documentation if sourcing from protected Acer stands; most North American maple exempt

Include milling certificates showing slicing/peeling process and thickness measurements

Avoid bundling with adhesives >3% binder to prevent reclassification as agglomerated products

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