Sanded Khaya Spp. Lumber for Guitar Backs from China
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.
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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Declare intended end-use if specialized to aid customs valuation; ensure book-matched pairs are noted separately
• Verify no vacuum treatment affecting classification