End-Jointed Walnut Wood Veneer for Flooring from Germany
Walnut veneer sheets from Juglans spp., sliced lengthwise to ≤6 mm, end-jointed for extended lengths used in engineered hardwood flooring overlays. Planed and spliced for uniform quality, suitable for plywood-based flooring. Classified in 4408.90.01.87 for its walnut species and thin veneering form.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare exact end-jointing method in entry docs to confirm veneering classification vs. joinery
• Use phytosanitary certificates for all wood imports to comply with USDA APHIS rules
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; base value on log origin and processing level