Keruing T&G Parquet Strips

Pre-shaped Keruing wood strips with tongued and grooved edges for parquet flooring assembly, planed and sanded for smooth finish. Classified under HTS 4409.22.9045 as nonconiferous tropical wood continuously shaped along edges, specifically Keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.), not assembled. Meets criteria for profiled wood used in flooring applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4407.29.02Lower: 25% vs 35%

If not continuously shaped along edges

Unshaped sawn Keruing lumber falls under heading 4407 as tropical hardwood in the rough or roughly squared.

4408.39.02Lower: 25% vs 35%

If veneer sheets rather than profiled strips

Keruing wood cut into veneer sheets over 6mm thick is classified in 4408, separate from profiled lumber.

4418.30.01.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If assembled into finished flooring panels

Assembled parquet flooring from Keruing moves to 4418 as finished wood flooring products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species certification as Keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.) with CITES documentation if required; ensure shaping is along edges/faces per HTS definition; provide mill certificates confirming nonconiferous tropical origin to avoid reclassification

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Keruing V-Jointed Wall Paneling

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Keruing Molded Ceiling Planks

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