End-Jointed Red Oak Veneer for Flooring Underlay from Japan
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 — 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
• 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