Sanded Red Oak Backer Veneer for Lamination from China
Economical sanded red oak backer veneers, 0.4 mm thick from Quercus spp., for balancing plywood lamination cores. Strictly HTS 4408.90.01.76 as thin red oak sheets for veneering purposes.
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
• Mark as 'backer grade' to differentiate from face veneers in inspections
• Low thickness requires careful packing to prevent damage claims
• Align invoices with mill specs for bulk import efficiencies