Sugar Maple Quarter-Sawn Lumber from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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