Ipé V-Jointed Deck Siding Planks from China
Durable Ipé (Handroanthus spp.) planks with V-jointed edges, ideal for outdoor decking and siding applications. The continuous V-jointing along faces qualifies as shaped wood under HTS 4409.22.90.30, distinct from plain sawn lumber.
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
• Provide fumigation certificates compliant with USDA APHIS for tropical hardwoods
• Measure profiles to confirm continuous shaping; photos or samples aid CBP review
• Label clearly as Ipé (Tahibo/Lapacho) to match exact subheading description