Jatoba Wood Picture Frame Molding from China
Jatoba (Brazilian cherry) picture frame molding with chamfered rabbet edges for glass retention. This tropical nonconiferous wood is continuously profiled and end-jointed, classifying as other wood moldings under HTS 4409.22.50.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Document chain-of-custody for jatoba from sustainable Brazilian forests per EUTR/FLEGT
• Specify 'not assembled into frames' on commercial invoice to avoid 4414/4418 reclassification
• Inspect for live insect presence; tropical hardwoods often require phytosanitary treatment