Limba Guitar Body Blank Plywood
Specialty plywood blank for electric guitar bodies featuring Limba (Terminalia spp.) outer plies over a lightweight core, each layer under 6mm, raw finish preserving the wood's interlocking grain. HTS 4412.31.48.63 applies as unsurfaced plywood with designated tropical Limba face ply. Popular for Korina-style guitar builds mimicking 1950s Gibson designs.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outer ply is genuine Mahogany (Swietenia spp.)
Mahogany has separate statistical reporting within the enumerated tropical woods subheading.
If surface-covered with opaque laminate
Blockboard, laminboard, or laminates with opaque coverings shift to heading 4412.94.
If pre-shaped and imported as complete guitar body
Finished musical instrument parts may classify under Chapter 92 rather than wood materials.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include end-use statements for musical instruments if seeking binding ruling, but classification remains by material
• Test moisture content to ensure stability; excessive moisture can lead to warping claims at entry
• Source from certified sustainable forestry to meet Lacey Act declarations for tropical species
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Limba Outer Ply Plywood Panel 4x8 ft
Plywood panel measuring 4x8 feet with at least one outer ply made from Limba (Terminalia spp.) wood, each ply not exceeding 6mm thick, and not surface-covered to preserve the natural grain. Classified under HTS 4412.31.48.63 due to the specific tropical Limba outer ply and meeting plywood construction requirements without obscuring surface coverings. Ideal for custom cabinetry and furniture where Limba's light color and straight grain are desired.
Limba Faced Baltic Birch Plywood Sheet
High-quality Baltic birch core plywood with Limba (Terminalia spp., also Nargusta) face veneer, each ply ≤6mm, unsurfaced to showcase the wood's characteristic blond color and ray fleck figure. Falls under HTS 4412.31.48.63 as other plywood with specified Limba tropical outer ply, not bamboo-based. Used in premium musical instrument bodies and decorative paneling.
Limba Veneer Core Plywood for Cabinet Doors
Plywood sheets with Limba (Terminalia spp., Nargusta) outer veneer on both faces, poplar core, all plies ≤6mm thick, clear-coated only to protect grain visibility. Precisely matches HTS 4412.31.48.63 for other unsurfaced Limba tropical plywood. Used in high-end kitchen cabinetry for its light, even coloration.
Raw Limba Faced Aircraft Interior Plywood
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