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Sanded Red Oak Backer Veneer for Lamination from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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