Quercus Rubra Red Oak Veneer for Boat Interiors from Japan
Sliced Quercus rubra (northern red oak) veneers, 4 mm thick, end-jointed and sanded for marine plywood in yacht cabin paneling. HTS 4408.90.01.76 applies to these red oak veneering sheets ≤6 mm for laminated applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain marine-grade certification and salt-water resistance test results for credibility
• File under 'other red oak' with botanical confirmation to match statistical suffix .01.76
• Separate from fittings; pure veneers avoid Chapter 44 joinery headings