Sanded Padouk Boards
Padouk (Pterocarpus spp.) boards sawn or sliced to over 6 mm thickness, sanded smooth for boatbuilding. This tropical hardwood, with density over 0.8 g/cm³, is classified under this tariff item as other tropical wood, not further manufactured.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Padouk (Pterocarpus spp.) is CITES-listed (Appendix II); obtain a CITES permit from the exporting country before shipping
• Provide a density certificate (over 0.8 g/cm³) and species documentation
• Ensure boards are not end-jointed, which could affect classification
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African Mahogany Sawn Lumber 4/4 Thickness
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Bookmatched Khaya Anthotheca Pair Sets
Bookmatched pairs of African mahogany (Khaya anthotheca) sawn lumber over 6 mm thick for tabletops. This tropical hardwood, with density over 0.8 g/cm³, is classified under this tariff item as other tropical wood, not further worked.
End-Jointed African Mahogany Stair Treads
End-jointed African mahogany (Khaya spp.) stair tread blanks, sawn lengthwise over 6 mm thick, lightly sanded. This tropical hardwood, with density over 0.8 g/cm³, is classified under this tariff item as other tropical wood, not further manufactured.
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Quarter-sawn African mahogany (Khaya spp.) planks exceeding 6 mm thick, sliced lengthwise and end-jointed for stability. This tropical hardwood, with density over 0.8 g/cm³, is classified under this tariff item as other tropical wood, not further worked.
Peled Okoume Lumber
Okoume (Aucoumea klaineana) veneer sheets peeled to a thickness exceeding 6 mm, sanded on one side. These sheets are used for plywood face veneers and are classified under this tariff item as tropical wood of a density exceeding 0.8 g/cm³, not reduced to sheets of 6 mm or less.