Sanded Bamboo V-Jointed Wall Panelling Strips from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document the V-joint profiling process and confirm it's continuous along edges; photos or diagrams help CBP verification
• Specify end-use as wall panelling in invoices but emphasize unassembled state to stay in 4409, not finished panels
• Check for any applied finishes; if painted or oiled exceeding minimal protection, may shift to 4418