Spanish Cedar Face Ply Guitar Back Panel from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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