Birch End-Jointed Veneer from Japan
End-jointed birch veneer sheets ≤6 mm thick, sliced for continuous wide panels in plywood manufacturing. Sanded and spliced for seamless appearance. Classified as other in 4408.90.01.97.
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
• Document end-jointing adhesive type (PVA vs UF) for EPA TSCA Title VI compliance
• Use heat-treated pallets to meet ISPM 15 for international wood packaging
• Batch test for formaldehyde emissions if destined for furniture fabrication