Birch Wood Folding Screens
Three-panel birch wood shoji-style screens with rice paper inserts framed in lightweight birch. These folding screens serve as room dividers or decorative panels. The wood frame provides the primary structure, classifying them under 4421.99.90 as other articles of wood.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the screens are designed primarily as furniture for room division
Chapter 94 covers wooden furniture, which may apply to folding screens used as movable partitions.
If the rice paper is the dominant material and the wood frame is secondary
Heading 4814 covers wallpaper and similar wall coverings, which may apply if the paper is the main feature.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the rice paper inserts are not considered the primary material, as this could shift classification to Chapter 48 or 95
• Declare the screens as finished articles, not as wood panels, to avoid higher duties
• Verify that the birch wood is kiln-dried to meet CBSA import standards
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