Merbau End-Matched Tropical Hardwood Decking from Mexico
Merbau wood boards continuously shaped along the ends with tongue-and-groove profiles and also profiled along edges for seamless decking installation. Made from tropical nonconiferous hardwood, planed and sanded for smooth finish. Classifies under 4409.22.05 due to end shaping and tropical wood origin.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.2%
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
Import Tips
• Verify CITES permits for tropical species like Merbau to avoid customs delays
• Provide mill certificates confirming end-shaping process and nonconiferous tropical origin
• Check for end-jointing as it remains classified here if continuously shaped along ends