Red Oak Veneer Sheets for Cabinetry from China
Thin red oak (Quercus spp.) veneer sheets, sliced to 0.6 mm thickness, planed and sanded for smooth application in plywood cabinet doors and panels. Classified under HTS 4408.90.01.76 as red oak veneering sheets not exceeding 6 mm thick, sawn lengthwise or sliced for laminated wood applications.
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
• Verify species certification as Quercus spp. red oak via phytosanitary certificates to meet 4408.90.01.76 requirements
• Measure thickness precisely (≤6mm) and document slicing method to avoid reclassification to thicker lumber under 4407
• Include end-use declarations if for plywood vs furniture to prevent customs disputes on veneering intent