Ipe Wood Crown Molding Profile from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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