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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from coniferous wood like pine
Coniferous profiled wood strips fall under the coniferous subheading 4409.10, differentiated by tree species origin.
If assembled into parquet flooring panels
Assembled parquet blocks or tiles from bamboo are classified under 4418.30 as finished flooring, not loose strips.
If raw bamboo poles or canes without profiling
Unshaped bamboo in natural form is vegetable material under Chapter 14, lacking the continuous edge shaping required for Chapter 44.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify the wood is bamboo (nonconiferous) and profiling is continuous along edges; provide mill certificates confirming no coniferous mix
ā¢ Ensure strips are unassembled and measure dimensions to confirm they fit 'strips and friezes' definition; avoid end-jointing that could shift to other subheadings
ā¢ Label with species as 'bamboo' and include moisture content documentation to prevent reclassification as unfinished lumber
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Planed Bamboo Chamfered Edge Skirting Boards
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Bamboo Beaded Edge Decorative Frieze Strips
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Molded Bamboo Rebated Panel Moulding Strips
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Rounded Edge Bamboo Stair Nosing Strips
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End-Jointed Bamboo Shiplap Siding Strips
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