Lapacho Ipé Sanded End-Matched Parquet Strips from Germany
Lapacho (Ipé, Handroanthus spp.) parquet strips, end-matched with V-jointed edges, sanded for finish flooring. Classified in 4409.22.0520 for Ipé's continuous end-shaping and tropical origin.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for binder content; ensure no added substances exceeding natural wood limits
• Package in bundles under 100 sq ft to qualify as strips, not panels
• Retain mill certificates proving mechanical shaping, not hand-crafted