Poplar End-Jointed Lumber Beams from China
End-jointed poplar beams, sawn lengthwise, sanded, 25mm thick for structural use. Classifies in HTS 4407.97.00.79 as allowed end-jointed 'other poplar' exceeding 6mm thickness. Applied in beam elements for non-load-bearing interiors.
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
• Document end-joint specs to comply with 'whether or not end-jointed'; test for strength certification if structural; segregate from finger-jointed for accurate HTS