Ipe Chamfered Edge Deck Boards

Hand-sculpted Ipe (Tabebuia spp.) tropical hardwood decking boards with chamfered edges for water runoff and aesthetic finish, planed and not assembled. HTS 4409.22.90.90 applies to these continuously shaped (chamfered) nonconiferous tropical wood strips used in exterior applications. Excludes assembled flooring per heading scope.

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.

4407Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as rough-sawn without chamfering

Rough tropical hardwood lumber without continuous edge shaping remains in 4407 sawn wood headings.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If multifloor/bead profiled for mosaics

Complex profiles beyond simple chamfer for mosaic or inlay flooring shift to assembled/other flooring in 4418.

4409.10.90Same rate: 35%

If coniferous wood like radiata pine

Identical chamfered deck boards from softwoods classify under 4409.10 coniferous heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ipe requires enhanced kiln-drying certification (under 14% moisture) for stability declarations

Specify chamfer dimensions in commercial invoices to confirm edge-shaping only

Prepare for potential Lacey Act declarations tracking chain-of-custody from Brazilian forests

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