Hickory Wooden Walking Stick Blanks from Japan
Roughly trimmed hickory sticks, not turned or bent, designed for crafting walking sticks. These nonconiferous wood sticks fit 4404.20.00.90 due to minimal processing suitable for further manufacture. Commonly sourced from American hardwood forests.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'rough stock for walking sticks' to support classification; provide supplier affidavits on processing level; watch for CITES restrictions on certain hardwoods