U.S. exports of Nonconiferous Veneer Sheets and Plywood Sheets, Not Over 6 mm Thick (SITC 63412) totaled $27.0M in September 2026.
Importers of Nonconiferous Veneer Sheets and Plywood Sheets, Not Over 6 mm Thick paid $415K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 2.45% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: September 2026 dataHardwood veneer sheets — sliced or peeled from species such as oak, walnut, cherry, maple, teak, or tropical hardwoods — serve the furniture, cabinetry, and architectural millwork industries as decorative face layers. The nonconiferous designation encompasses both temperate and tropical hardwood species, making species identification and origin documentation critical for compliance with the Lacey Act, which prohibits importation of wood products harvested in violation of source-country laws. Thickness at or below 6 mm is the threshold that keeps these sheets in the veneer heading rather than sawn lumber classifications.
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798 import shipments a month
US importers must file a Lacey Act plant declaration (PPQ Form 505) for hardwood veneer shipments, identifying the genus and species of the wood, the country of harvest, and the quantity. Failure to declare or providing false information can result in civil or criminal penalties and seizure of the shipment. Species-level documentation from the supplier is essential.
Hardwood veneer is graded by the Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association (HPVA) standards, with grades ranging from AA (premium, clear face) down to D (utility). Grade determines permissible knots, mineral streaks, and color variation. Import contracts should specify the applicable grading standard and grade to avoid disputes at delivery.
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Basic heading 63412 · $27.0M of $13.0B
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $214.8M of Nonconiferous Veneer Sheets and Plywood Sheets, Not Over 6 mm Thick and exported $355.7M.
Through September 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · September 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 56% of it.
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