Premium Black Walnut Sliced Veneer

High-grade black walnut (Juglans nigra, Juglans spp.) sliced veneer sheets ≤6 mm thick, for luxury yacht interiors and custom furniture. Lightly sanded with natural grain patterns preserved. Falls under 4408.90.01.87 as walnut species veneering wood.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If laminated into finished plywood panels

Post-lamination, becomes plywood under heading 4412, not raw veneer.

4408.90.01Same rate: 35%

If maple (Acer spp.) species

Maple has its own statistical breakout; walnut specified separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from US/Canada origins to minimize CITES scrutiny on domestic species

Include grain direction photos in invoices for valuation justification

Avoid classifying as 'furniture parts' – remains veneer until laminated

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