Black Walnut Veneer Plywood for Furniture from China
High-grade plywood with Juglans nigra (black walnut) face ply over tropical hardwood core, designed for upscale furniture fabrication. Qualifies for HTS 4412.92.31.20 as other plywood with walnut face ply, no obscuring surface covering. Exhibits rich dark grain patterns ideal for tabletops and case goods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Black walnut often requires Lacey Act declarations; maintain chain-of-custody records from harvest
• Test for formaldehyde emissions if destined for US furniture market; CARB compliance mandatory
• Avoid edge-banding before import; may reclassify as finished joinery under 4418