Edge-Glued Ash Guitar Body Blanks from Japan
Guitar body blanks formed by edge-gluing ash wood strips, used by luthiers for electric guitars. Classified HTS 4421.99.94.00 as edge-glued lumber blanks, providing wide, stable wood sections for carving without being finished instruments. Quarter-sawn ash for tonal quality.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Specify 'blanks for further working' in invoices to maintain 4421 classification
• Test for density (around 35-40 lbs/ft³) to verify species authenticity
• Package individually wrapped to prevent glue bond failures during transit