Sawn Balsa Wood Lumber 1x4x8 ft from China
Kiln-dried balsa wood boards sawn lengthwise to dimensions of 1 inch thick, 4 inches wide, and 8 feet long, exceeding 6 mm thickness. Classified under HTS 4407.22.00.06 as balsa (Ochroma lagopus), a tropical wood, planed and sanded for model building and hobby use.
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
• Verify species certification as Ochroma lagopus with phytosanitary certificates to confirm balsa classification
• Provide documentation proving thickness exceeds 6 mm and sawn lengthwise to avoid reclassification to veneers
• Check for end-jointing; if present, ensure it meets 'end-jointed' allowance under heading 4407