Sugar Maple Quarter-Sawn Lumber from China
Quarter-sawn hard maple planks from Acer saccharum, thickness 1-1/4 inches, end-jointed for stability in flooring and musical instruments. HTS 4407.93.0020 covers this sawn lengthwise, sliced maple wood exceeding 6 mm, 'other' category excluding thin boards. Grain stability from quarter-sawing aids classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify quarter-sawn vs plain-sawn in entry docs for valuation; comply with Lacey Act for species declaration; avoid bundling with hardware to prevent set classification