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Sawn Wenge Planks

Wenge (Millettia laurentii) sawn lengthwise into planks exceeding 6mm, lightly planed for high-end flooring stock. Tropical hardwood under 4407.29.02 as basic sawn product.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

4407.29.02.06Acajou d'Afrique (Khaya spp.), also known as African mahogany
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4407.29.02.11Anigre (Aningeria spp.), also known as Aningre, Aniegre or Anegre
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4407.29.02.16Keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.)
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4407.29.02.20Ipé (Tabebuia spp. or Handroanthus spp.), also known as Tahibo or Taheebo, LaPacho or Lapacho, Brazilian walnut and Patagonian walnut
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4407.29.02.40Andiroba (Carapa guianensis and C. procera), Padauk (Pterocarpus spp.), also known as Padouk
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4407.29.02.60Cedro (Cedrela spp.), also known as Spanish Cedar
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4407.29.02.85Jatoba (Hymenaea spp.), also known as Brazilian Cherry
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4407.29.02.96Other
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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412Lower: 10% vs 25%

If with tongue/groove for flooring

Profiled edges make it 'other layered wood' under 4412.32.

4403Lower: 10% vs 25%

If in chip form

Wood chips regardless of species use heading 4403.

4411.93Lower: 13.9% vs 25%

If fiberboard made from fibers

Processed into medium density fiberboard shifts to 4411.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• CITES Appendix II for wenge; verify export quotas from source country

• Document surface prep only (planing/sanding); no profiling allowed

• Color stability certs helpful for buyer acceptance but don't affect HTS

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Sanded Padouk Boards

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Peled Okoume Lumber

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