Paulownia Guitar Neck Blanks

Rough paulownia blanks dimensioned for electric guitar necks, bark- and sapwood-free. HTS 4403.99.0175 as paulownia in rough state, chosen for resonance and reduced weight in musical instruments.

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.

9202.90Lower: 14.6% vs 35%

If as complete guitar neck assembly

Finished instrument parts classify under musical instruments.

4421.91.30.00Lower: 20.7% vs 35%

If stained or polished

Surface-worked wood articles use 4421 subheadings.

4408.90.01Same rate: 35%

If veneer sheets cut from paulownia

Sliced paulownia sheets become veneer under 4408.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Grain orientation photos required for instrument-grade verification

Anti-termite treatment certificates essential for musical wood imports

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