Rough Black Maple Flitch from Germany
Black maple (Acer nigrum) wood in rough flitch form, sapwood stripped for premium yield. Classified HTS 4403.99.0160 as other rough maple wood (Acer spp.). Used by sawmills for high-grade architectural paneling.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label bundles clearly with species (Acer nigrum) and dimensions for CBP inspection
• Monitor for blue stain fungus—may require treatment affecting classification
• Use container ventilation to prevent mold during long-haul imports