Paulownia Sapwood-Trimmed Rounds from Mexico
Paulownia wood rounds with sapwood trimmed, remaining in rough cylindrical form. Qualifies for HTS 4403.99.0175 as paulownia in the rough, suitable for lathe turning into tool handles.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Sapwood removal must be documented to justify stripping allowance under heading
• Stack with spacers for air circulation to prevent mold in humid shipments
• Avoid power-sawing; hand-hewing preserves rough classification