Sanded Balsa Wood Planks for RC Aircraft from China
Specially sanded balsa planks 2x6 inches cross-section, 4 feet long, from Ochroma lagopus, thickness over 6 mm. Used in radio-controlled model aircraft construction, classified in HTS 4407.22.00.06 for tropical balsa sawn lengthwise.
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
• Obtain species-specific invoices naming 'Ochroma lagopus' to prevent customs disputes on tropical wood subheading
• Avoid over-sanding that could imply 'worked' status pushing to Chapter 44 headings 4418+
• Bundle securely; loose planks risk damage claims and reclassification if deemed 'articles'