Ipe Wood Crown Molding Profile from China
Hard ipe tropical hardwood crown molding with intricate beaded and molded edges for ceiling transitions. HTS 4409.22.50.90 covers this as 'other' nonconiferous tropical wood continuously shaped along faces and edges, planed but not assembled. Ipe's density and tropical sourcing fit the subheading perfectly.
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
• Fumigation certificates mandatory for ipe to clear USDA APHIS inspection
• Document exact shaping processes (chamfering, beading) in commercial invoice
• Avoid bundling multiple profiles as it may imply assembly under 4418