End-Jointed Pine Crown Molding from China
End-jointed crown molding from pine (Pinus spp.), featuring ornate curved profiles shaped along the top edges for ceiling transitions. Classified under HTS 4409.10.40.10 due to its coniferous origin, continuous edge shaping, and end-jointed construction for longer runs without visible seams.
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
• Label profiles clearly (e.g
• colonial, victorian) matching import docs to prevent valuation disputes
• Include milling diagrams showing tongue/groove and end-joints to support shaped wood classification
• Fumigation certificates required for pine to comply with USDA APHIS wood packaging regs