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Plain Hemlock Wood Dowel Rods 1 Inch Diameter from Japan

Heavy-duty plain hemlock dowel rods with 1-inch diameter, continuously rounded and end-trimmed, used in structural crafts. Meets HTS 4409.10.60.00 as plain 'other' coniferous dowel rods, shaped but not rebated or molded beyond cylinder form.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Separate pure hemlock from Hem-fir mixes on invoices; mixed requires 4409.10.20

• Provide end-user statements if for furniture to preempt industrial use questions

• Ensure no V-joints or beads; plain rounding only to hold 4409.10.60 classification