Sliced Ash Wood Lumber from Mexico
White ash sliced or sawn lengthwise exceeding 6mm, planed for baseball bats and tool handles. HTS 4407.99.02 as other nonconiferous lumber. Shock-resistant with attractive grain.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with USDA APHIS quarantine for ash borer; fumigation often required
• Grade by Janka hardness test results for sports equipment applications
• Rift-sawn preferred over plain-sawn for stability in handle stock