Planed Maple Hardwood Boards from China
Northern hardwood maple boards sliced lengthwise, planed, sanded, exceeding 6mm thickness for cabinetry. HTS 4407.99.02 covers non-coniferous temperate hardwoods processed short of profiling. End-jointed options available for stability.
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
• Label with precise moisture content (typically 6-9%) to meet building code standards
• Use NAICS codes for furniture-grade lumber to qualify for potential duty preferences
• Avoid end-jointing if exporting to EU; some markets prefer solid sawn over finger-jointed