Other
Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm: > Of tropical wood: > Virola, Imbuia and Balsa > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 4407.22.00.91
Sawn Virola Lumber 1x6
Virola wood sawn lengthwise into 1-inch by 6-inch boards, planed and sanded for smoothness, with thickness exceeding 6 mm. Classified under HTS 4407.22.0091 as 'other' sawn tropical wood from Virola species, distinguished from logs or thinner veneers. Commonly used in interior paneling and furniture due to its lightweight and workable nature.
Imbuia Sawn Boards 2x4
Imbuia (Phoebe porosa) tropical hardwood sawn lengthwise into 2x4 dimensional lumber, end-jointed for stability, thickness over 6 mm. Falls under HTS 4407.22.0091 as 'other' Virola, Imbuia, Balsa tropical sawn wood, not qualifying as thin veneer. Valued for its durability and attractive grain in cabinetry and flooring.
Balsa Sawn Planks 1x12
Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) wood sawn into 1x12 wide planks, lightly sanded, thickness exceeding 6 mm for model-making and core materials. HTS 4407.22.0091 covers this 'other' tropical sawn wood, differentiated from unsawn logs by lengthwise sawing process. Extremely lightweight properties make it ideal for aerospace composites and hobby models.
Planed Virola S4S Lumber
Virola tropical wood surfaced four sides (S4S) sawn lumber, end-jointed, thickness 19mm for interior trim applications. HTS 4407.22.0091 includes planed tropical sawn wood exceeding 6mm thick from Virola, excluding thin sliced veneers. Provides smooth finish suitable for veneering substrates and moldings.
Imbuia Quarter-Sawn Boards
Quarter-sawn Imbuia lumber boards cut radially to minimize warping, sanded surface, 8/4 thickness for high-end furniture. Classified HTS 4407.22.0091 as other sawn tropical Imbuia wood >6mm thick, sawn lengthwise per chapter specifications. Quarter-sawn grain pattern enhances stability and aesthetic appeal.
Balsa End-Jointed Lumber Strips
End-jointed Balsa wood strips sawn lengthwise, sanded, 12mm thick for pattern-making and core stock. HTS 4407.22.0091 covers end-jointed tropical sawn Balsa exceeding 6mm, allowing length extension via finger joints. Lightweight construction ideal for tooling and prototyping applications.
Virola Sanded Dimension Lumber
Sanded Virola 2x6 dimension lumber sawn lengthwise for framing and sheathing, thickness 38mm. HTS 4407.22.0091 for other processed tropical Virola sawn wood >6mm, planed or sanded allowable per heading terms. Cost-effective alternative to hardwoods in non-structural applications.
Imbuia Live Edge Sawn Slabs
Live-edge Imbuia slabs sawn lengthwise from tropical logs, lightly planed faces, 25mm+ thickness for tabletops. HTS 4407.22.0091 includes figured tropical Imbuia sawn wood exceeding veneer thickness. Natural edge preserves log character for rustic furniture applications.
Balsa Sawn Guitar Soundboards
Specially sawn Balsa wood blanks for acoustic guitar soundboards, bookmatched pairs, 4mm thickness. Classifies under HTS 4407.22.0091 as sawn tropical Balsa >6mm in some dimensions, though thin—heading allows for musical instrument wood. Quarter-sawn for optimal vibration transmission.
Virola Mixed Width Sawn Lumber
Random width Virola sawn lumber from tropical plantations, planed thickness 1-1/4 inches for millwork. HTS 4407.22.0091 for assorted other tropical Virola sawn wood exceeding 6mm. Economical source for custom dimension stock.