Premium Black Walnut Sliced Veneer from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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