Narra V-Jointed Parquet Friezes from China
Narra wood friezes with V-jointed edges, continuously shaped, sanded, and end-jointed for use in parquet flooring borders, supplied unassembled. Falls under HTS 4409.22.90.60 as tropical nonconiferous wood (Pterocarpus indicus) with profiled faces/edges. The V-joint shaping qualifies it as 'continuously shaped' wood for flooring.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'Narra/Padauk profiles for flooring' with species scientific name to avoid misclassification
• Ensure moisture content <12% with certificates to prevent pest issues under USDA APHIS rules
• Avoid bundling with fittings; sets with metal components may require 4418 classification