Cumaru Beaded Siding Boards from China
Cumaru (Brazilian chestnut) siding boards with beaded and rounded edges for coastal home exteriors. Tropical nonconiferous wood, molded continuously, planed for precision fit. Qualifies as wood siding per HTS 4409.22.10.00 definition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Provide scientific name verification as 'Brazilian chestnut' has multiple species equivalents
• Ensure end-jointing doesn't constitute 'assembly' triggering different chapter
• Use proper NAICS codes for siding (238140) on entry summaries