Kempas Beaded End Joint Tropical Hardwood Planks
Kempas planks with beaded ends and finger-jointed profiles, edge-grooved for flooring underlayment. The tropical non-coniferous wood is planed and continuously shaped, meeting the criteria for tariff item 4409.22.00.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the planks are only planed and not shaped
Planed tropical wood without shaping falls under heading 4407.
If used as a structural building component
Structural carpentry products are classified in heading 4418.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the finger-jointing and beading processes to prove continuous shaping
• Include the botanical name (Koompassia spp.) on the invoice
• Confirm the planks are not assembled into a finished product, which would change classification
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