Plain Jatoba Wood Dowel Rods from China
Cylindrical plain dowel rods made from Jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril), a tropical hardwood, continuously shaped along their length with no additional profiling beyond the basic rod form. These fit HTS 4409.22.60.00 as nonconiferous tropical wood dowel rods that are plain, not assembled or further shaped. Commonly used in furniture joinery and woodworking projects.
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
• Verify CITES documentation if Jatoba sourcing raises Appendix II concerns; provide botanical species identification certificates
• Ensure moisture content below 12% to avoid pest inspections
• Declare exact dimensions to confirm 'plain' status vs molded profiles