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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.9%+35.0%39.9%
🇲🇽Mexico4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇨🇦Canada4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇩🇪Germany4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇯🇵Japan4.9%+10.0%14.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4409.21Lower: 10% vs 39.9%

If made from nonconiferous temperate woods like oak

Same profiled dowel form but different wood type shifts to temperate species subheading.

4412.31Lower: 18% vs 39.9%

If plywood laminated with tropical veneers

Dowel construction using plywood core changes to layered wood products classification.

6807.90.00Lower: 37.7% vs 39.9%

If further shaped into tool handles

End-use as completed articles moves from profiled wood to finished worked articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed processing specs showing groove dimensions and sanding grit levels

Check for Lacey Act declarations required for tropical hardwoods from Southeast Asia

Avoid classifying as basic dowels; photos proving 'advanced condition' prevent reclassification

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