Quartersawn Walnut Lumber 5/4x6x10 ft
Quartersawn black walnut lumber (5/4 thickness x 6in x 10ft) prized for stability in musical instruments. Sawn lengthwise exceeding 6mm, lightly planed, fits HTS 4407.99.0261 Juglans classification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically for musical instruments
End-use as guitar necks/soundboards may qualify for instrument parts heading 9202 over generic lumber.
If densified by pressing
Compressed/densified walnut boards shift to heading 4413 for worked density-altered wood.
If cherry-adjacent Juglans hybrid
Certain hybrid walnut classifications align with cherry subheadings in statistical reporting.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify quartersawn vs flatsawn in invoices; affects value but not classification
• Kiln-drying records mandatory for entries >$2,500 under APHIS regulations
• Bundle securely to prevent warp claims during ocean transit
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Black Walnut Sawn Lumber 1x6x8 ft
Sawn lengthwise black walnut (Juglans nigra) boards measuring 1 inch thick by 6 inches wide by 8 feet long, planed and sanded for smoothness. Thickness exceeds 6 mm, classified under HTS 4407.99.0261 as walnut wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, not further manufactured beyond basic planing/sanding.
Planed Walnut Timber 2x4x10 ft
Planed and end-jointed walnut (Juglans spp) timber planks, 2x4x10 feet, suitable for furniture framing. Meets HTS 4407.99.0261 criteria as sawn lengthwise wood exceeding 6mm thickness with minimal end-jointing permitted.
Sanded Black Walnut Planks 4/4x8x12 ft
Thickness-sanded 4/4 (nominal 1-inch) black walnut planks, 8 inches wide by 12 feet long, for high-end cabinetry. Classified in 4407.99.0261 as Juglans sawn lumber exceeding 6mm, sanded but not machined to shape.
End-Jointed Walnut Board 1x8x16 ft
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.
FSC Certified Walnut Planks 8/4x10x12 ft
FSC-certified thick (8/4) walnut planks for live-edge table tops, sawn, planed one face. Exceeds 6mm thickness requirement for HTS 4407.99.0261 walnut sawn wood category.
Bookmatched Walnut Panels 3/4x24x96 in
Bookmatched walnut panels (3/4in thick x 24in x 8ft) for veneer matching in cabinet doors. Sawn lengthwise >6mm with sanding, properly classified HTS 4407.99.0261.