Rough Hewn Mahogany Timber from China
Mahogany (Swietenia spp.) tropical hardwood in rough form, bark removed and roughly squared for initial transport. Falls under 4403.49.0200 as other tropical wood not meeting specific species subheadings.
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
• CITES Appendix II documentation mandatory for Swietenia species; include export permits
• Measure cross-sections to ensure not 'sawn or chipped lengthwise' qualifying for 4407
• Label with scientific name to prevent misclassification as non-tropical wood