Plain Jatoba Wood Dowel Rods from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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