Peeled Red Oak Veneer for High-End Tabletops from China
Rotary-peeled red oak veneers from Quercus spp., 5 mm thick, planed for premium laminated wood conference tabletops. Qualifies under HTS 4408.90.01.76 for other red oak sheets sliced/peeled ≤6 mm thickness.
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
• Photographic evidence of peeling process aids in proving veneering classification
• Coordinate with glue suppliers; unlaminated state keeps it in 4408
• Monitor quota if any red oak species faces volume restrictions