Densified Maple Hardwood Block for Mallet Heads from United States
Ultra-dense maple wood blocks created through thermal compression, designed for carving mallet heads due to shock resistance. The treatment increases density and hardness beyond natural wood, qualifying as densified wood under Note 2. Imported in block form, they fall under tariff item 4413.00.00.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the blocks are not finished into mallet heads, which would fall under Chapter 82 or 95
• Keep records of the compression parameters (temperature, pressure) to demonstrate densification
• Check if the blocks are shaped for specific uses, which might affect classification