Rough Red Oak Billets for Tool Handles from Germany
Short-length red oak (Quercus rubra) billets, bark-free and roughly hewn for axe and tool handle production. Remains under HTS 4403.91.0020 as in-the-rough state, pre-shaping.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify end-use in commercial invoice but avoid implying further processing
• Test for straight grain documentation to support tool handle intended use
• Avoid bundling with finished handles, risking set classification under 8207