Planed Meranti Sawn Lumber from China
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.
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%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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