Mahogany Guitar Back Plywood

Bookmatched plywood panels with Swietenia mahogany face and back for acoustic guitar backs, lightweight balsa core for resonance. UV-cured clear coat preserves figuring. Specific HTS 4412.91.31.40 classification for musical instrument tropical plywood.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9202.90Lower: 14.6% vs 43%

If pre-shaped into finished guitar body components

Musical instrument parts class under Chapter 92 rather than basic plywood sheets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide tonewood exemption letters if applicable; measure precisely for musical instrument tariff treatment; humidity control during shipping critical

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