Ipe Chamfered End-Jointed Decking Boards
Hardwood Ipe decking boards from tropical wood, continuously shaped with chamfered ends and tongue-groove ends, sanded for outdoor use but supplied unassembled. Covered by HTS 4409.22.05.90 due to end shaping as primary feature.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If only sawn without continuous end shaping
Basic sawn tropical temperate wood lacks shaping requirement for 4409.
If coniferous like radiata pine
Coniferous shaped wood uses 4409.10 subheading instead of nonconiferous.
If over 6mm thick and assembled
Assembled engineered flooring over certain thickness goes to 4418.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct species verification testing as Ipe resembles restricted woods; retain lab reports
• Declare exact dimensions to confirm strip vs plank status under HTS notes
• Avoid shipping pre-oiled; treatments may reclassify to Chapter 44 finished goods
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