Swietenia Mahogany Guitar Body Plywood from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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