Limba Guitar Body Blank Plywood from Japan
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 — 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 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