Sugar Maple Sliced Veneer from Japan
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.
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
• 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