Aspen Planed Edge-Glued Panels from China
Populus tremula aspen wood panels edge-glued and end-jointed, sanded smooth, thickness 19 mm for tabletop blanks. Meets HTS 4407.97.00 as sawn/peeled poplar/aspen wood exceeding 6 mm, end-jointed permitted. Used in crafting butcher blocks and cutting boards.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Document end-jointing process does not constitute 'manufacture' per HTS notes to remain in 4407
• Test moisture content under 19% to meet building code standards and avoid mold claims at entry
• Label bundles with species (Populus spp.) and kiln-dried stamp for CBP inspection