Sheets for veneering — HTS 4408
Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm
Chapter 44 › Heading 4408
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 4408 is a broad product category for very thin sheets of wood, generally no more than 6 mm thick. It covers veneer sheets, including sheets made by slicing laminated wood, as well as wood sheets used to make plywood or similar laminated wood products. The sheets may be sawn lengthwise, sliced, or peeled, and may still qualify even if they are planed, sanded, spliced, or end-jointed.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, identify the sheet’s wood species or material grouping and any other description used by the tariff, such as whether it is a veneer or another type of wood sheet. Check the relevant U.S. tariff provisions and statistical reporting distinctions, because similar-looking products can fall under different subheadings.
What to check
- Measure the sheet’s thickness and confirm it does not exceed the heading’s stated limit; keep product specifications and measurement methods on file.
- Identify the wood species, including the scientific name if available, and determine whether the sheet is natural wood, laminated wood, or another material covered by the tariff text.
- Document how the sheet was made—sawn, sliced, or peeled—and whether it was planed, sanded, spliced, or end-jointed.
- Confirm the product’s intended use, such as veneer, plywood production, or similar laminated wood, but do not rely on marketing descriptions alone.
- Read the complete 8-digit HTSUS descriptions and applicable notes, then ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the material, construction, or species creates uncertainty.
HTS heading 4408 summary
Sheets for veneering is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4408.10.01 👉 | Coniferous | Free | — | 20% |
| 4408.90.01 👉 | Other | Free | — | 20% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4408?
Sheets for veneering (including those obtained by slicing laminated wood), for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded, spliced or end-jointed, of a thickness not exceeding 6 mm. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.