Virola Tropical Plywood for Guitar Backs from Japan
Luthier plywood with Virola outer veneers ≤6mm plies, clear nitrocellulose finish showing figured grain. Classifies HTS 4412.31.48.80 for musical instrument bodies with specified tropical wood. Archtop guitar back material.
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
• Musical instrument end-use letters prevent furniture classification
• Thickness tolerance ±0.1mm certification
• Vibration damping specs if claimed