Jatoba Wood Flooring Planks
Solid jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril) hardwood flooring planks, tongued and grooved along edges for interlocking installation, planed and sanded for smooth finish. Classified under HTS 4409.22.2525 as nonconiferous tropical wood flooring, continuously shaped along edges but not assembled into parquet panels. Tropical origin and profile shaping distinguish it from sawn lumber.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not continuously shaped along edges
Plain sawn tropical wood without tongue/groove or other edge profiling falls under tropical nonconiferous lumber.
If assembled into finished parquet panels
Assembled or prefinished flooring moves to Chapter 44 heading for parquet or multilayer wood flooring.
If sourced from nonconiferous temperate species like oak
Same shaped flooring but from non-tropical woods classified under the temperate wood subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Obtain CITES permits if jatoba species is Appendix II listed; verify with exporter's documentation
ā¢ Ensure edge profiles (tongue/groove) are clearly documented to avoid reclassification to heading 4407 sawn wood
ā¢ Provide species identification certificates from accredited labs to confirm tropical nonconiferous status
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