Planed Red Oak Veneer for Musical Instruments from Germany
High-grade planed red oak veneer sheets, 2 mm thick from Quercus spp., peeled for laminated soundboards in guitars and violins. Classifies to HTS 4408.90.01.76 for thin red oak sheets intended for specialized laminated wood.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify 'for musical instrument lamination' in commercial invoices for end-use verification
• Ensure CITES compliance if any Quercus species risks endangered status misidentification
• Package flat to prevent warping, with humidity controls documented for claims