Spanish Cedar Face Ply Guitar Back Panel from China

Plywood panel with a face ply of Spanish cedar (Cedrela spp.) used for the back of acoustic guitars. The outer ply showcases the wood's aromatic grain and texture, protected only by a clear finish that preserves its natural appearance. Classified under 4412.91.31.10 due to the tropical Spanish cedar face ply and lack of obscuring surface coverage.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify CITES Appendix II listing for Spanish cedar and obtain export permits from source countries; declare exact wood species on entry documents; inspect for proper face ply thickness to avoid reclassification