End-Jointed Red Oak Veneer for Flooring Underlay from China
Red oak (Quercus spp.) veneers peeled to 3 mm, end-jointed for continuous lengths, used in laminated wood flooring substrates. Fits HTS 4408.90.01.76 criteria for sliced/peeled red oak sheets ≤6 mm thick for similar laminated wood.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document end-jointing process and moisture content to prove suitability for veneering, avoiding solid board misclassification
• Use NAICS codes for wood product manufacturing in entry filings for accurate statistical reporting
• Test for formaldehyde emissions if destined for interior use to preempt EPA TSCA compliance checks