Spanish Cedar Top Layer Laminated Wood Guitar Back

Laminated plywood panel with Spanish cedar face ply designed for acoustic guitar backs, using wood sheets ≤6mm thick and transparent finish preserving grain visibility. Spanish cedar's stability and resonance suit musical instrument lutherie. Classifies under 4412.31.26.10 for its tropical face ply construction without obscuring surfaces.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

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

4412.31Same rate: 43%

If face ply is sapele or okoume tropical species

Different tropical face ply species like sapele redirect to specific subheadings under the tropical wood plywood group.

9202.90Lower: 14.6% vs 43%

If imported as complete assembled guitar or mandolin

Finished musical instruments classify in Chapter 92, not as component wood materials.

4412.10Lower: 10% vs 43%

If any ply exceeds 6mm thickness

Plywood with thicker plies (>6mm) falls under the separate 4412.10 subheading for bamboo or other specified constructions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-use declarations for instrument parts to facilitate customs processing; test for formaldehyde emissions if destined for U.S. consumer furniture markets

Confirm all plies are solid wood, not bamboo or composites

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