Imbuia Sawn Boards 2x4 from China
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.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include CITES Appendix II permit for Imbuia as it's regulated Brazilian rosewood relative; declare scientific name precisely
• Measure moisture content (<19%) and document kiln-drying to comply with wood packaging regulations
• Avoid bundling with finger-jointed pieces exceeding end-joint limits that could reclassify as Chapter 44 mouldings