Product Knowledge Base
In-depth technical guides on veneer grading, slicing methods and specifications.
- AA / A / B grading standard explained
- Thickness selection guide
- Slicing methods comparison
Mill notes
Veneer Resources
Read Fuqiao Wood notes on veneer grading, cuts, thickness, factory sourcing and the questions buyers ask before a quote.
Sourcing & Trade Guide
Complete step-by-step guide for ordering, shipping and customs clearance.
- FOB / CIF / EXW / DDP explained
- Ordering & production process
- Export packaging & documents
FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions about our veneer products and orders.
- Grades, thickness and species
- MOQ, lead time and custom orders
- Shipping, clearance and after-sales
All guides
Notes from the mill floor
Grading, thickness, cuts, sourcing and export paperwork — written for buyers who want to send a complete specification the first time.
Product knowledgeThickness Selection for Hardwood Veneer
How the 0.3–5.0 mm range is split for minimum order quantity, and what to confirm before a face or a thicker sheet is ordered.
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Product knowledgePlain Slice, Straight Grain, Quarter and Rift Cut
What the two catalog cuts show on the face, and how quarter and rift cuts are quoted when a project specifies them.
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Sourcing & tradeExport Packing and Documents for Veneer Shipments
Which export documents Fuqiao Wood lists for a formal inquiry, and how packing and loading ports are described.
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Product knowledgeComplete Guide to Wood Veneer Grading: AA / A / B Grade Standards Explained
How Fuqiao Wood publishes AA, A and B grades, how AB is labeled on species pages, and the thickness tolerances that apply to an order.
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Sourcing & tradeStep-by-Step Guide to Sourcing Wood Veneer Directly from a Chinese Factory
What to send Fuqiao Wood for a mill quote, how samples and production are separated, and what FOB, CIF, EXW and DDP mean on an order.
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FAQWhat Are the Differences Between AA, A and B Grade Wood Veneer?
A direct comparison of Fuqiao Wood AA, A and B grade cards, including how AB is labeled on the species pages.
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Glossary
Veneer terms, in plain English
The words that appear on quotes, grade cards and shipping documents. General industry definitions — the quote states what applies to your order.
- Flitch
- A section of log prepared for slicing, and the bundle of leaves cut from it, kept in cutting order.
- Leaf
- A single sheet of veneer as it comes off the knife.
- Plain slice
- Slicing parallel to the centre of the log. The face shows a crown, or cathedral, figure.
- Straight grain
- A face where the grain runs in close parallel lines rather than forming a crown.
- Quarter cut
- Slicing roughly at right angles to the growth rings. Produces a straight stripe and, in oak, ray fleck.
- Rift cut
- Slicing at an angle to the rays to reduce fleck and keep a tight, straight grain.
- Book match
- Laying consecutive leaves open like the pages of a book, so the figure mirrors at each joint.
- Slip match
- Laying consecutive leaves side by side without turning them, repeating the figure across the panel.
- Grade
- The appearance class of a face — at Fuqiao, AA, A (listed as AB on species pages) and B.
- ISPM 15
- The international standard for treating wood packaging used in export shipments.
- FOB
- Free on Board. The buyer takes over freight and risk once goods are loaded at the named port.
- MOQ
- Minimum order quantity. At Fuqiao it is published separately for thin and thick veneer.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask before a quote
What is the difference between AA, A, AB and B?
AA: Minimal small live knots. No visible color variation. Uniform grain pattern. Typical use: Premium furniture · Cabinet doors · Visible panels. A grade, labeled AB on a species page: Minor natural knots allowed. Slight color variation acceptable. Clean overall appearance. Typical use: Case furniture · Cabinet bodies · Side panels. B: Knots and color variation allowed. Full natural wood character. Structurally sound. Typical use: Back panels · Non-visible surfaces · Inner parts.
What thicknesses and minimums can I order?
Published thickness is 0.3–5.0 mm. Minimum order is 5,000 sqm for 0.3–0.6 mm and 3,000 sqm for 0.8–5.0 mm.
What should I send for a quote?
Species, grade, thickness and quantity. The mill quotes wholesale and project orders and replies within 24 hours.
Can I order a sample before production?
Yes. Use Request Sample and name the species and grade. The sample is the check before a project order is locked.
Do you cut veneer to size?
Custom Cut-to-Size is a published mill service. The quote confirms the finished size.
Are quarter cut and rift cut on the product page?
Catalog rows are plain slice and straight grain. Quarter and rift cuts are quoted when the project specifies them.
How do lead times work?
The homepage says “In Stock, Ships in 7 Days”. Each product page shows a catalog lead time of 10–15 days. The formal quote states the lead time for the specification you send.
Which documents come with an export order?
Certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, ISPM 15 / IPPC packaging, FSC certification and a third-party test report are listed for formal inquiry. ISPM 15 packaging is published for export orders.
Factory quote
Still have a question?
Send it with your specification. The mill replies to wholesale and project inquiries within 24 hours.
- 01Send species, grade and quantity
- 02Formal quote within 24 hours
- 03Sample before production