Keruing End-Jointed Studs from China
End-jointed Keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.) studs sawn to 2x4 dimensions, planed and exceeding 6mm thickness for structural use. HTS 4407.29.0216 covers this finger-jointed tropical sawn lumber ideal for heavy-duty framing in humid climates.
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 end-jointing process to avoid reclassification as assembled wood; provide mill certificates for strength grading; check for kiln-drying certificates to meet moisture content rules