Rough Hickory Bolts from Japan
Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) bolts cut to 4-foot lengths, hand-hewn to approximate squares, sapwood bands visible, bark patches. HTS 4403.99.0195 as other rough nonconiferous wood, strong fiber for tool handles and flooring. Traditional for ladder rungs.
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
9903.03.060%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
• Certify straightness and shock-resistance properties for potential drawback claims on tool exports
• Size bolts uniformly to prevent 'kit' classification under assembled goods rules
• Test for density; overly dense pieces may face specialty wood scrutiny