Book-Matched Walnut Veneer for Musical Instruments from Japan
Book-matched walnut veneer sheets, sliced to under 6 mm from Juglans spp., used for aesthetic finishes on guitar bodies and piano parts. Sanded for smooth lamination onto plywood cores. Meets HTS 4408.90.01.87 criteria as peeled walnut wood for veneering.
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
• Provide detailed processing records to distinguish from rough wood under 4407
• Ensure color consistency documentation for book-matching claims during valuation