Roughly Squared Ebony Logs from Germany
Gaboon ebony logs lightly squared by hand, bark removed, destined for musical instrument and carving applications. HTS 4403.99.01 covers this premium tropical hardwood in minimal processing state.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Secure CITES Appendix II permits for Diospyros ebony species
• Document heartwood vs sapwood ratios for accurate valuation
• Avoid polishing surfaces to maintain 'rough' classification