Planed Red Oak Veneer for Musical Instruments from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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