Brazilian Cherry Jatoba Tongue-and-Groove End-Matched Planks

Jatoba planks with tongue-and-groove profiling on longitudinal edges and end-matched ends, planed and sanded for seamless flooring installation. Sourced from Hymenaea spp. tropical hardwood, these unassembled strips fit HTS 4409.22.0515 for end-shaped tropical wood flooring.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+35.0%38.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4409.22.90Lower: 35% vs 38.2%

If shaped only along edges, not ends

End-shaping specificity moves to .0515; edge-only profiled jatoba uses general tropical shaped wood.

4412.31Lower: 18% vs 38.2%

If further machined into plywood or laminated panels

Plywood with jatoba face veneer shifts to Chapter 44 heading 4412 for veneered panels.

4408.39Lower: 10% vs 38.2%

If in sheets rather than strips for flooring

Veneer sheets of tropical wood over 6mm classify under 4408, not profiled flooring strips.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'jatoba end-matched flooring strips' with botanical name to match subheading specifications

Avoid common pitfall of shipping pre-oiled samples, which could trigger 4418 classification for finished products

Use fumigation certificates compliant with ISPM 15 for wood packaging to prevent quarantine issues