Ipe Chamfered End-Jointed Decking Boards from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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