Virola, Imbuia and Balsa
Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed but not turned, bent or otherwise worked, suitable for the manufacture of walking-sticks, umbrellas, tool handles or the like; chipwood and the like. > Of Hem-fir (Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) and fir (Abies spp.)) > Virola, Imbuia and Balsa > Virola, Imbuia and Balsa
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Products classified under Tariff item 4407.22.00
Balsa Core Sawn Panels 15mm
Sawn Balsa wood panels at 15mm thickness, used as core material in composite sandwich construction for marine and wind energy applications. The panels are end-jointed for uniform performance and exceed 6mm thickness, qualifying as sawn tropical wood under this tariff item.
Balsa End-Grain Sawn Blocks
Balsa wood sawn into end-grain blocks 20mm thick, designed for butcher block-style surfaces and modeling bases. The end-grain construction and thickness over 6mm classify this as sawn tropical wood under tariff item 4407.22.00.
Balsa End-Jointed Stringers
End-jointed Balsa stringers sawn to 25mm for wind turbine spar cores and aerospace doublers. The precision sanding and consistent density make them suitable for structural applications, and the thickness exceeds 6mm, fitting the sawn tropical wood classification.
Balsa Sliced Contour Panels
Pre-contoured Balsa panels sliced to 10mm for surfboard blanks and radome construction. The panels are sanded and available in custom density grades, with thickness exceeding 6mm, classifying them as sawn tropical wood under this item.
Balsa Wood Sliced Sheets 10mm
Lightweight Balsa wood sliced to 10mm thickness for model making, aerospace cores, and insulation panels. The product is often end-jointed for stability and exceeds 6mm, meeting the criteria for sawn tropical wood under tariff item 4407.22.00.
End-Jointed Virola Sawn Boards
Virola lumber boards sawn lengthwise, end-jointed, and sanded to 12mm thickness for stable construction use, including boat building. The processing and thickness over 6mm classify this as sawn tropical wood under tariff item 4407.22.00.
Imbuia Planed Boards for Guitar Backs
Planed Imbuia boards 8mm thick, quartered for musical instrument backs and sides. The sawn and planed processing, with thickness exceeding 6mm, classifies this as tropical wood under tariff item 4407.22.00.
Imbuia Sawn Flitch for Veneer Matching
Imbuia flitch sawn to 12mm thickness for subsequent veneer slicing, maintaining book-matched patterns. The sawn tropical wood exceeds 6mm and is classified under tariff item 4407.22.00.
Imbuia Sawn Stair Treads
Imbuia sawn stair treads planed to 8mm thickness with bullnosed edges for luxury staircases. The sawn and planed tropical wood exceeds 6mm, fitting tariff item 4407.22.00.
Planed Imbuia Sawn Timber Panels
Imbuia wood sliced lengthwise and planed to over 6mm thickness, prized for its rich grain in high-end joinery and musical instruments. The sanded finish and thickness classify it as sawn tropical wood under tariff item 4407.22.00.
Sanded Imbuia S4S Lumber
Imbuia tropical hardwood surfaced four sides (S4S) to 1-inch thickness, sawn lengthwise for premium millwork. The planed and sanded processing, exceeding 6mm, classifies it under tariff item 4407.22.00.
Sawn Virola Lumber 8mm Thick
Virola wood sawn lengthwise to a thickness exceeding 6mm, typically used for furniture and cabinetry due to its lightweight and workable nature. The sawn tropical wood is classified under tariff item 4407.22.00.
Virola Planed Decking Boards
Planed Virola decking boards 1-1/8 inch thick with eased edges for outdoor applications. The sawn tropical lumber exceeds 6mm and is classified under tariff item 4407.22.00.
Virola S4S Trim Boards
S4S Virola trim boards at 3/4-inch thickness for interior molding and trim applications. The planed and sanded tropical lumber exceeds 6mm, fitting tariff item 4407.22.00.
Virola Sliced Lumber for Cabinetry
Virola wood sliced to 9mm for cabinet doors and face frames, offering a cost-effective tropical alternative to mahogany. The sawn and sanded tropical wood exceeds 6mm, classified under tariff item 4407.22.00.