Planed Meranti Sawn Lumber
Sawn lengthwise and planed Meranti (Shorea spp.) boards exceeding 6mm thickness, sourced from tropical regions for construction and joinery. Falls under 4407.29.02.96 as unspecified tropical sawn wood, sanded for smooth finish. Commonly used in framing and interior paneling.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from coniferous species like tropical pine
Coniferous sawn wood uses heading 4407.11, while this is strictly tropical hardwood.
If thickness ≤6mm after processing
Sawn wood ≤6mm thick moves to heading 4409 for thinner tropical boards.
If plywood made from these veneers
Laminated into plywood panels, it becomes Chapter 44 heading 4412 product.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include mill certificates confirming thickness >6mm and species; label with scientific name per Lacey Act
• Watch for moisture content declarations to avoid quarantine issues
• Pitfall: confusing with non-tropical meranti equivalents
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