Wenge Exotic Wood Engineered Floor Strips
Wenge (Millettia laurentii) veneer engineered flooring strips, tongue/groove edges with end-jointing, sanded and UV-oiled. HTS 4409.22.2525 applies to these tropical nonconiferous continuously shaped wood flooring components, not assembled. Striking dark streaks make it distinctive.
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 blockboard/particle board with wenge face
Composite panels with tropical hardwood veneer classified under Chapter 44 blockboard.
If shaped tropical wood not for flooring
Same species/shaping but for doors/stairs falls under general shaped wood.
If thickness over 6mm without edge profiling
Thick tropical planks without shaping remain nonconiferous tropical lumber.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Wenge requires CITES export permits from origin; match US import permit numbers
ā¢ Prove 'not assembled' status with photos of loose strips in original bundling
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