Roughly Squared Ebony Logs from Mexico
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 — 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 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; and semiconductor articles, 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