Swietenia Mahogany Guitar Body Plywood from Germany
Specialty plywood with Swietenia mahogany face ply, cut to size for electric and acoustic guitar bodies by luthiers. It falls under HTS 4412.51.31.41 as battenboard plywood featuring tropical mahogany outer ply, unsurfaced except for clear grain-preserving coating. Thickness typically 5/8-inch for optimal resonance.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include end-use statements specifying musical instrument construction to support classification
• Ensure chain-of-custody documentation for CITES compliance on Swietenia shipments
• Beware of reclassification if pre-shaped into guitar contours, which may move to Chapter 92