Rough Red Oak Timber for Furniture Making from China
Unprocessed red oak timber blocks from Quercus rubra, bark-removed and roughly squared on two faces for stability during transport. Fits HTS 4403.91.0020 as rough wood of red oak, prior to kiln-drying or planing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare exact moisture content; over 19% confirms 'in the rough' status
• Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging to prevent quarantine issues with oak material
• Document chain of custody to prove not stripped of sapwood beyond note allowances