Wenge Wood Wall Panel Molding Trim from China
Exotic wenge wood trim molding with grooved and molded edges for wall panel transitions. Classified HTS 4409.22.50.90 for tropical nonconiferous wood shaped along multiple surfaces, planed but unassembled. Wenge's protected status requires additional import scrutiny.
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
• CITES Appendix II permit mandatory for wenge; include chain-of-custody docs
• Photograph profiles to prove continuous shaping for CBP review
• Avoid retail packaging that suggests completion under 4418