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Rough Striped Maple Billet

Striped maple (Acer pensylvanicum) billets in rough squared form for specialty crafts. Fits HTS 4403.99.0160 definition of rough maple wood. Popular for gunstocks and tool handles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4407.99.02Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If industrial use, sanded all around

Sanded maple for industrial applications under 4407 other worked wood.

9202.90Lower: 17.1% vs 35%

If shaped for musical instrument necks

Worked wood parts for instruments classified with the instrument in 92.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Species-specific grading certificates aid valuation and classification

• Dry to equilibrium moisture before import to avoid 4403 vs 4407 disputes

• Inspect for heartwood defects common in striped maple

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