Sliced Mahogany Planks from China
Mahogany (Swietenia spp.) sliced or peeled into planks exceeding 6mm thick, sanded for cabinetry use. Falls under 4407.29.02 for tropical wood processed only by sawing/peeling without further assembly.
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
• CITES Appendix II permit mandatory for Swietenia mahoganies; ensure chain-of-custody docs
• Measure and document actual thickness post-processing to confirm >6mm criterion
• Beware kiln-dried shipments; drying doesn't change classification but requires moisture content certs