Spruce V-Jointed Shiplap Boards from China
Spruce shiplap boards featuring V-jointed edges for overlapping installation in wall paneling or ceilings. These coniferous strips are continuously shaped along edges, sanded for finish, and unassembled, classified in HTS 4409.10.90.40 as other shaped coniferous wood.
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
• Document V-joint profiling clearly; simple beveled edges without continuous shaping may classify as 4407 lumber
• Confirm moisture content under 19% to avoid kiln-dried lumber disputes under 4407.10
• Label as 'unassembled strips' to prevent confusion with pre-built panels in 4418