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Sapele Spliced Veneer

Sapele mahogany veneer spliced and sanded ≤6 mm, ribbon grain for musical instruments and boat trim. Lengthwise sliced sheets. HTS other 4408.90.01.97.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4408.39.02Lower: 25% vs 37.5%

If other African tropicals

Broad tropical veneer provisions separate from temperate woods.

9202.90Lower: 17.1% vs 37.5%

If guitar body blanks

Musical instrument parts shift to Chapter 92.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• CITES docs for Entandrophragma cylindricum species

• Interlocking grain handling instructions for importers

• UV resistance test for exterior applications