Imbuia Sawn Boards 2x4
Imbuia (Phoebe porosa) tropical hardwood sawn lengthwise into 2x4 dimensional lumber, end-jointed for stability, with a thickness exceeding 6 mm. This product falls under tariff item 4407.22.00 as Virola, Imbuia, and Balsa sawn wood, meeting the chapter's definition of wood sawn or chipped lengthwise.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wood is a tropical species other than Virola, Imbuia, or Balsa
Covers other tropical wood sawn lengthwise, not specified in 4407.22.
If the wood is not tropical and not covered by other specific subheadings
For sawn wood of non-coniferous species not elsewhere specified.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the Imbuia boards are declared as sawn lengthwise with thickness over 6 mm to match the tariff item
• Provide a species certificate (Phoebe porosa) to avoid CBSA reclassification
• Verify end-jointing does not add materials that could shift classification
Related Products under Tariff item 4407.22.00
Balsa Core Sawn Panels 15mm
Sawn Balsa panels, 15mm thick, for composite sandwich core construction in marine and wind energy applications. These panels are end-jointed and exceed 6mm thickness, qualifying under tariff item 4407.22.00 for tropical wood sawn lengthwise.
Balsa End-Grain Sawn Blocks
Balsa wood sawn into end-grain blocks, 20mm thick, for butcher block-style surfaces and modeling bases. These blocks are end-jointed and exceed 6mm thickness, meeting the criteria for tropical wood under tariff item 4407.22.00.
Balsa End-Jointed Lumber Strips
End-jointed balsa wood strips sawn lengthwise, sanded, 12 mm thick, for pattern-making and core stock. These strips are classified under tariff item 4407.22.00 as end-jointed tropical sawn balsa exceeding 6 mm in thickness, allowing length extension via finger joints.
Balsa End-Jointed Stringers
End-jointed Balsa stringers sawn to 25mm for wind turbine spar cores and aerospace doublers. These stringers are precision sanded and exceed 6mm thickness, qualifying under tariff item 4407.22.00 for tropical wood.
Balsa Sawn Guitar Soundboards
Specially sawn balsa wood blanks for acoustic guitar soundboards, bookmatched pairs, 4 mm thickness. Although the thickness is less than 6 mm, these blanks are classified under tariff item 4407.22.00 as sawn tropical balsa, as the heading allows for musical instrument components.
Balsa Sawn Planks 1x12
Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) wood sawn into 1x12 wide planks, lightly sanded, thickness exceeding 6 mm. These planks are used for model-making and core materials and are classified under tariff item 4407.22.00 as 'other' tropical sawn wood, differentiated from unsawn wood.