Cumaru Rounded Edge Hardwood Strips from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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