Sanded, grooved or otherwise advanced in condition
Wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled) continuously shaped (tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, molded, rounded or the like) along any of its edges, ends or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed: > Nonconiferous: > Of tropical wood: > Other: > Wood dowel rods: > Sanded, grooved or otherwise advanced in condition
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 4409.22.65.00
Grooved Meranti Wood Dowel Rods
Dark Red Meranti (Shorea spp.) hardwood dowel rods with machined grooves and sanded surfaces for superior adhesion in woodworking. HTS 4409.22.65.00 applies due to tropical nonconiferous origin and advanced processing including grooving. Commonly used in tropical furniture manufacturing.
V-Jointed Teak Dowel Rods
Plantation-grown Teak (Tectona grandis) dowel rods featuring V-jointed edges and sanded surfaces for boat building and exterior joinery. HTS 4409.22.65.00 covers these tropical hardwood rods continuously shaped along multiple faces.
Rebated Wenge Wood Dowel Rods
Exotic Wenge (Millettia laurentii) dowel rods with rebated edges, beaded profiles, and mirror sanding for luxury flooring and paneling systems. Perfect fit for HTS 4409.22.65.00 as advanced tropical wood profiles.
Molded Padouk Dowel Rods
Burmese Padouk (Pterocarpus macrocarpus) hardwood dowels with custom molded profiles, grooves, and 400-grit sanding for architectural millwork. HTS 4409.22.65.00 classification for sanded tropical wood advanced along edges and faces.
Rounded Keruing Dowel Rods
Malaysian Keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.) dowel rods featuring rounded edges, spiral grooves, and precision sanding for industrial shelving. Qualifies under HTS 4409.22.65.00 as tropical nonconiferous wood advanced in condition.
Sanded Jatoba Wood Dowel Rods
Cylindrical Jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril) wood dowel rods, sanded smooth and featuring precision grooves along their length for enhanced furniture joinery. Classified under HTS 4409.22.65.00 as nonconiferous tropical wood dowels that are sanded and grooved, meeting the 'advanced in condition' criteria. Ideal for high-end cabinetry and decorative applications.
Chamfered Ipe Wood Dowel Rods
Premium Brazilian Ipe (Tabebuia spp.) dowel rods with chamfered edges, V-grooves, and sanded finish for outdoor decking and heavy-duty furniture. Meets HTS 4409.22.65.00 as tropical hardwood continuously shaped and advanced in condition through multiple edge profiles.
Sanded Mahogany Dowel Rods
Genuine African Mahogany (Khaya spp.) dowel rods, precision sanded to 220 grit with longitudinal grooves for musical instrument and fine furniture construction. Classified HTS 4409.22.65.00 for sanded tropical nonconiferous dowels advanced beyond basic turning.