Obeche Wood Baseboard Molding

Pre-shaped obeche wood molding designed for baseboard applications, featuring tongue-and-groove edges and a smooth sanded finish. Classified under HTS 4409.22.50.60 as continuously shaped nonconiferous tropical wood molding from Obeche (Triplochiton spp.), also known as Ayous, not assembled for parquet. Ideal for interior trim in residential construction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4407.29.02Lower: 25% vs 35%

If not continuously shaped along edges

Unshaped obeche sawn lumber falls under heading 4407 for tropical wood timber.

4409.21.90.00Same rate: 35%

If made from sapele or iroko instead of obeche

Different tropical species changes subheading within the same shaped wood category.

4418.40.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If assembled into finished frames or panels

Assembled wood products move to heading 4418 for reconstructed or layered wood.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species certification as Obeche (Triplochiton spp.) with CITES documentation if required for tropical hardwoods

Ensure profile matches 'continuously shaped' criteria; plain sawn boards classify elsewhere

Provide mill certificates confirming nonconiferous tropical origin to avoid misclassification

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Ayous Obeche Crown Molding

Ornate crown molding profiled from Ayous (Obeche) wood with chamfered and beaded edges, end-jointed for seamless installation. Fits HTS 4409.22.50.60 for nonconiferous tropical wood moldings, specifically Obeche species, continuously shaped but not assembled. Commonly used in architectural millwork.

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Obeche Wall Panel Trim Molding

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