End-Jointed Walnut Board 1x8x16 ft from China
Finger end-jointed walnut boards creating 16-foot lengths from shorter stock, 1x8 inch profile. Qualifies for HTS 4407.99.0261 as sawn walnut >6mm with permitted end-jointing for stability.
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-joint percentage (<20% typical); excessive may classify as 4418 engineered wood
• Include grading certificates (FAS/NF grade) for valuation and quality disputes
• Fumigate containers properly; walnut susceptible to powderpost beetles