Patagonian Walnut Ipé End-Jointed Decking Strips from China
Patagonian walnut (Ipé) decking strips with end-jointed matching, grooved for outdoor use, sanded finish. HTS 4409.22.0520 covers this end-shaped tropical flooring wood.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.7%
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
• Specify outdoor treatment (none for natural Ipé) to avoid chemical classification
• Use heat-treated pallets for shipping to meet phytosanitary standards
• Provide density specs (around 1050 kg/m³) for valuation consistency