End-Jointed Douglas Fir Studs 2x4x8 from China
8-foot 2x4 Douglas fir wall studs with finger-jointed ends for length consistency, sanded surfaces. Classifies under HTS 4407.19.0057 as end-jointed sawn Douglas-fir exceeding 6mm, untreated. Standard framing material for light commercial construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document finger-joint shear strength ≥1000 psi per ASTM D5572 standard
• Include yield calculations showing jointed lumber efficiency vs solid sawn
• Avoid metal plates in joints; qualifies as composite construction material