Lapacho Ipé Sanded End-Matched Parquet Strips from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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