Merbau Tropical Hardwood Flooring Boards from China
Merbau (Intsia spp.) solid wood flooring boards with molded bead edges and micro-beveled faces, planed smooth for direct installation. Classified HTS 4409.22.2525 for tropical nonconiferous wood continuously shaped (beaded, beveled) specifically as wood flooring, unassembled. Golden-brown tones prized for luxury interiors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• CITES Appendix II for certain merbau; pre-verify with USFWS before shipping
• Include technical drawings showing edge/face shaping to distinguish from 4407 lumber
• Avoid bulk packaging that obscures profiling; use banded samples for CBP exam