Rough Teak Cant Blocks from China

Teak cants roughly hewn from logs, squared on opposite faces but irregular on sides, bark-free. Classified HTS 4403.42.00.00 as roughly squared teak wood in the rough. Used for beam stock and resawing into boards.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Confirm cant dimensions don't exceed 'roughly squared' tolerances; require ISPM-15 compliant packaging; audit supplier milling records to avoid reclassification