Beech End-Jointed Stair Treads from China
Fagus beech stair treads sawn to 36 mm thickness, end-jointed for seamless lengths exceeding 6 mm. Classified under 4407.92.00.00 as planed/sanded beech wood, not yet fully fabricated into joinery. Used in residential staircase construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Limit end-joints to 10% of length; excessive jointing risks reclassification as reconstituted wood
• Include grading certificates (e.g
• NHLA standards adapted for beech) for quality disputes
• Fumigate with methyl bromide if not kiln-dried to ISPM standards