Rough Striped Maple Billet from Germany
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.
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• 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