Molded Padouk Dowel Rods from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Padouk faces Appendix II CITES restrictions; pre-verify export quotas
• Mold pattern drawings essential to prove 'continuously shaped' requirement
• Color variation natural; consistent grading prevents disputes