Molded Cedar Dowel Rods Sanded 3/8 Inch x 72 Inch
Aromatic western red cedar dowel rods, molded with rounded profiles, sanded to 220 grit, and lightly grooved for closet rods and garden stakes. Meets HTS 4409.10.65.00 criteria for coniferous, shaped, and advanced sanded dowels. Moth-repellent properties make them ideal for wardrobes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in rough, unworked state
Pellets or rough coniferous wood fall under 4403; shaping advances to 4409.
If pre-assembled into door frames
Joinery products like assembled frames with dowels classify under 4418.
If impregnated with preservatives
Chemically treated wood articles shift to 4421 from untreated shaped wood.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for natural oils/content in cedar to ensure no chemical treatments shifting to 4418 painted/stained wood
• Declare exact length/diameter per rod for statistical suffixes; bundles over 100 rods may need aggregation
• Comply with CITES if any endangered conifer species misrepresented as cedar
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