Balsa Wood Core Sheets for Marine Composites

1 inch thick balsa core sheets 4x8 feet, planed and sanded, from tropical balsa (Ochroma lagopus). Used in boat hull sandwich composites, HTS 4407.22.00.06 as sawn tropical wood >6 mm.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+25.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412Lower: 10% vs 25%

If blockboard laminated

Balsa blockboard with face veneers becomes 4412 laminated wood.

4407.25.00.00Same rate: 25%

If mahogany tropical wood

Mahogany subheading 4407.25 distinct from balsa statistical breakout.

7019.90Lower: 14.3% vs 25%

If glass-fiber reinforced

Resin-impregnated balsa composites shift to Chapter 70 glass products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Marine-grade moisture specs in invoices support core material use

โ€ข Perforated cores? Declare as such; may affect heading if considered 'worked'

โ€ข Volume shipments qualify for periodic entries reducing paperwork

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