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End-Matched Hickory Wood Flooring

End-matched hickory wood flooring strips made from hickory (Carya spp.), featuring precision end-matching and micro-beveled edges for interlocking installation. The strips are sanded and ready for finish coating. As non-coniferous hardwood continuously shaped along ends and edges, they are classified under tariff item 4409.29.90.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4409.29.10Higher: 3.5% vs Free

If the flooring strips are made of oak

Oak flooring has its own tariff item within the same subheading.

4418.73.00Higher: 3% vs Free

If the strips are assembled into multilayer flooring panels

Assembled flooring panels are classified under heading 44.18.

4407.99.00Same rate: Free

If the wood is not continuously shaped

Unshaped sawn wood falls under heading 44.07.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Confirm that the hickory is heat-treated or kiln-dried to meet CBSA phytosanitary requirements

β€’ Include the botanical name Carya spp. on the commercial invoice

β€’ Check if the goods qualify for reduced duty under the CPTPP or other trade agreements if sourced from a partner country

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