Plain Ipe Wood Dowel Rods from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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