Balsa End-Jointed Lumber Strips from China
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.
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
• Document finger-joint specifications (max 1/10 board length) to qualify under sawn lumber vs assembled panels
• Grade balsa by density classes (A-D) separately for accurate customs valuation and duty assessment
• Use moisture-proof packaging for balsa to prevent shipping damage affecting thickness measurements