Fir Chair Rail Molding from China
Fir wood chair rail molding with rebated and rounded edges to protect walls in dining areas. HTS 4409.10.45.00 applies to this coniferous, continuously shaped standard molding, sanded but unassembled. Differentiates from flooring strips by profile design.
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
• Provide CAD drawings or photos of edge profiles to CBP for verification of continuous shaping
• Label accurately as 'standard wood molding' not 'trim' to avoid 4418 shifts
• Watch for binder content; exceeds 3% risks reclass to agglomerated products like 4401