Plain Ipe Wood Dowel Rods from Canada
Straight plain dowel rods from Ipe (Tabebuia spp.), a dense tropical hardwood, shaped cylindrically without tongues, grooves or other profiles. Classified under HTS 4409.22.60.00 for plain nonconiferous tropical wood dowel rods, ideal for heavy-duty outdoor furniture and decking joinery.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Ipe's extreme density requires kiln-drying certificates showing treatment; check for fumigation compliance
• Use precise species naming to avoid reclassification as generic tropical wood
• Watch for lacey act declarations on sourcing documentation