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Planed Jatoba End-Matched Stair Nosing Strips

Planed jatoba wood strips shaped along ends for end-matching, designed as stair nosing profiles for flooring transitions. Brazilian cherry tropical hardwood under Hymenaea spp. is classified in HTS 4409.22.0515 for such shaped flooring components.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+37.5%40.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4409.10Lower: 12.5% vs 40.7%

If coniferous wood like pine

Coniferous profiled wood uses 4409.10; jatoba's nonconiferous nature dictates 4409.22.

4418Lower: 15.7% vs 40.7%

If further worked into builders' joinery

Precut stair nosing assembled or molded beyond profiling becomes 4418 joinery.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include technical drawings showing end-shaping to support flooring strip classification

• Avoid bundling with metal fasteners, which could classify as Chapter 73 sets

• Monitor length (typically under 2m for strips) to differentiate from dimensional lumber