Kempas Red Balau Tropical Floorboards from Mexico
Kempas (Koompassia malaccensis) floorboards with V-grooved edges and micro-bevels, end-matched for click-lock installation. HTS 4409.22.2525 for shaped nonconiferous tropical wood flooring, sanded finish. Reddish hue popular for modern designs.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Bundle by species/HTS; mixed shipments require line-by-line invoices
• CBP may sample for moisture content; ensure under 12% for stability claims
• Document shaping machinery used to prove continuous edge processing