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Walnut Sliced Veneer from Japan

Premium sliced walnut veneer sheets, peeled to under 6 mm thickness, sanded for high-end interior paneling and custom furniture. Ideal for bookmatched applications in veneering. Falls under 4408.90.01.97 as other hardwood veneers.

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

• Include detailed species identification (Juglans spp.) in import docs to meet USDA APHIS requirements

• Avoid end-jointing if not declared, as it may trigger different statistical suffixes

• Test for moisture content; veneers over 12% may face phytosanitary issues