Sanded Sapelli Planks for Flooring from China
Sanded Sapelli hardwood planks, 19mm thick, sliced and peeled from tropical Sapelli for engineered flooring bases. Falls under HTS 4407.27.00.00 as processed tropical Sapelli exceeding 6mm thickness. Durable with interlocking potential post-import.
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
• Provide chain-of-custody documentation under Lacey Act for U.S. imports to prove legal sourcing
• Measure and declare average thickness; uneven planks averaging >6mm stay in 4407 but risks statistical breakouts
• Check for end-jointing; excessive joints may trigger review for 'plywood-like' classification under 4412