Balau Sawn Lumber 10mm
Balau (Shorea spp.) tropical hardwood sawn boards 10mm thick, sanded for siding and heavy construction. 4407.29.02.96 as other sawn tropical wood exceeding 6mm. Durable Southeast Asian species.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | โ | Free |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | โ | Free |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | โ | Free |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | โ | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from viable tropical softwoods
Viable softwoods have separate subheading from hardwoods.
If machined for coopers' products
Shaped for barrels/coopers uses 4408.31.
If laminated into blockboard
Blockboard with tropical face shifts to plywood heading 4412.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข FLEGT license if EU-sourced processing; exact dimension labels
โข Pitfall: planing reduces thickness below threshold
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