Red Oak Veneer Sheets from Japan
Thin sheets of red oak (Quercus rubra) wood, sliced to a thickness not exceeding 6 mm, used primarily for veneering furniture and cabinetry. These sheets are sawn lengthwise and may be sanded or end-jointed for seamless application in plywood production. Classified under HTS 4408.90.0181 as oak veneering sheets meeting the thickness and species criteria.
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
• Verify species certification as Quercus spp. to avoid reclassification; ensure thickness documentation under 6mm; declare any sanding or splicing treatments accurately