Plain Pine Wood Dowel Rods 1/2 Inch Diameter from Mexico

Straight cylindrical rods made from pine wood, continuously shaped along their length with a uniform 1/2 inch diameter, supplied in plain finish without additional coatings or treatments. These classify under HTS 4409.10.60.00 as plain coniferous wood dowel rods that are shaped (rounded) along their edges/faces but not assembled or further finished beyond basic planing/sanding.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Verify species is coniferous (e.g

pine) via botanical identification certificates to avoid reclassification to non-coniferous codes

Ensure rods meet 'plain' criteria—no stains, paints, or preservatives exceeding basic machining—to prevent shifts to 4418.xx for treated wood

Provide mill certificates showing moisture content under 19% for coniferous wood to comply with phytosanitary requirements