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 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
• 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