Paulownia Model Airplane Blocks from Japan
Large rough blocks of paulownia wood for RC model airplane fuselages, stripped and roughly squared. Classified HTS 4403.99.0175 for its species-specific lightweight properties in hobbyist rough form.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Small package exemptions may apply for hobby quantities; check de minimis
• Label as 'rough hobby wood' to differentiate from finished kits
• Density testing proves paulownia lightness if valuation questioned