Kiln-Dried Balsa Framing Lumber 2x4 from China
Kiln-dried 2x4 balsa lumber, 10 feet long, from Ochroma lagopus tropical wood, sanded and planed. HTS 4407.22.00.06 applies to this sawn lengthwise tropical balsa over 6 mm thick for lightweight framing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Kiln-dry certificates prevent moisture-related rejections at ports
• Mark pieces clearly as 'balsa lumber' not 'model wood' for proper heading
• Avoid mixed shipments with tropical hardwoods causing subheading confusion