Cumaru Rounded Edge Hardwood Strips from China
Brazilian cumaru (Dipteryx odorata) tropical wood strips rounded along longitudinal edges for bullnose flooring effect, end-jointed and UV-treated surface. Classifies in HTS 4409.22.90.90 as continuously shaped (rounded) tropical nonconiferous wood, unassembled. Rounding qualifies as edge shaping per tariff language.
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
• Declare Janka hardness rating (>3500) in specs for premium tropical classification
• Ensure rounding radius specified (typically 3-5mm) confirms edge profiling
• Brazilian origin requires IBAMA export certification chain