Sanded Khaya Spp. Lumber for Guitar Backs

Thickness-sanded lumber from African mahogany (Khaya ivorensis) exceeding 6mm, sawn or sliced for musical instrument backs. HTS 4407.29.0206 applies to this tropical species in sawn form. Valued for warm tone and figuring in luthiery.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9202.90Lower: 14.6% vs 25%

If completely assembled into musical instruments

Finished instruments including wood components classified by function in Chapter 92.

4401.31.00.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If processed into wood pellets

Khaya by-products agglomerated into cylindrical pellets under fuel wood heading.

4413.00.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 25%

If densified into fiberboard

High-pressure compression changes sawn wood to densified wood category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare intended end-use if specialized to aid customs valuation; ensure book-matched pairs are noted separately

Verify no vacuum treatment affecting classification

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