Merbau Wood Chair Rail Molding from China
Merbau tropical wood chair rail molding with rebated and V-jointed profiles to protect walls from furniture. Classified in HTS 4409.22.50.90 for continuously shaped tropical nonconiferous moldings excluding specific subtypes. The unassembled, profiled nature matches chapter definitions for woody materials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Source from CITES Appendix II compliant merbau suppliers with export permits
• Clearly mark as 'not for parquet flooring' to prevent 4409.29 misclassification
• Test for moisture content below 12% to meet building code standards