Limba Guitar Body Blank Plywood from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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