Merbau Wood Chair Rail Molding from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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