Other
Wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled) continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, molded, rounded or the like) along any of its edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed: > Nonconiferous: > Of bamboo: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 4409.21.90.00
Bamboo Tongue-and-Groove Flooring Strips
These are strips of bamboo wood that have been continuously shaped with tongue-and-groove profiles along the edges for easy interlocking during installation. They are planed and sanded for a smooth finish but not assembled into flooring panels, classifying them under HTS 4409.21.90.00 as nonconiferous bamboo wood with profiled edges. The shaping meets the criteria for tongued, grooved, or similar along edges or faces.
Sanded Bamboo V-Jointed Wall Panelling Strips
Bamboo strips shaped with V-joints along the longitudinal edges, sanded for a refined surface, used primarily for interior wall panelling. They qualify under HTS 4409.21.90.00 as 'other' nonconiferous bamboo wood continuously shaped (V-jointed) but not assembled. The V-jointing provides a decorative bevelled edge for seamless panel installation.
Planed Bamboo Chamfered Edge Skirting Boards
Long bamboo strips planed smooth with chamfered (beveled) edges along the top face, designed as baseboard skirting for floors. Classified in HTS 4409.21.90.00 as other bamboo wood continuously shaped along edges or faces, nonconiferous and unassembled. The chamfering prevents splintering and aids installation against walls.
Bamboo Beaded Edge Decorative Frieze Strips
Thin bamboo friezes with beaded (rounded) profiles continuously shaped along both longitudinal edges for ornamental ceiling or wall trim. They fall under HTS 4409.21.90.00 as nonconiferous bamboo, other profiled wood not assembled. The beading adds aesthetic detail while maintaining structural integrity for trim applications.
Molded Bamboo Rebated Panel Moulding Strips
Bamboo wood strips molded with rebated (stepped) edges for joining panels, sanded and end-jointed minimally for stability. HTS 4409.21.90.00 covers these as other continuously shaped (rebated) bamboo, nonconiferous, unassembled. Rebating allows flush panel connections in cabinetry or furniture.
Rounded Edge Bamboo Stair Nosing Strips
Bamboo strips with rounded profiles along the front edge and groove on the back for stair tread installation. Classified under HTS 4409.21.90.00 as other bamboo continuously shaped (rounded, grooved), nonconiferous and not assembled. Provides safety and finish for staircase edges.
End-Jointed Bamboo Shiplap Siding Strips
Bamboo siding strips with shiplap profile (rebate on edges for overlap) and minimal end-jointing for length consistency. HTS 4409.21.90.00 includes these as other profiled bamboo wood, nonconiferous, unassembled. Shiplap allows weather-tight exterior wall cladding.