Jatoba V-Jointed Hardwood Flooring Strips from Canada
Jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril) tropical hardwood strips featuring V-jointed edges for interlocking parquet flooring, end-jointed for length stability and sanded surface. Falls under 4409.22.90.90 as 'other' nonconiferous tropical wood continuously shaped (V-jointed) along edges, not assembled. Tropical origin and edge profiling distinguish from other shaped wood categories.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain species-specific CITES permits for jatoba imports; declare exact shaping processes used
• Avoid end-jointing exceeding standard lengths that might trigger 4412 classification
• Label moisture content (typically 6-9%) to meet building code import standards