Densified Ash Wood Block for Baseball Bats from Germany
Densified ash wood blocks, compressed under heat and pressure to increase density and hardness, intended for use as billets in premium baseball and softball bats. The treatment exceeds that needed for simple bonding, qualifying the blocks as densified wood under Chapter 44 Note 2. Imported in block form, they fall squarely within tariff item 4413.00.00.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the wood is truly densified (chemically or physically treated beyond bonding) and not merely laminated, as that would shift classification
• Keep records of the compression process to show CBSA on request
• Verify the end-use (sports equipment) does not trigger Chapter 95 classification