Ipe Chamfered Decking Boards from China
Hardwood Ipe boards from tropical sources, chamfered along edges and end-jointed for outdoor decking strips, planed and sanded. HTS 4409.22.90 applies as nonconiferous tropical wood continuously shaped (chamfered) but unassembled. Known for extreme durability in exterior applications.
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
• Include kiln-drying certificates showing moisture content under 19% to support finished wood status
• Fumigation treatment may be required for tropical hardwoods; retain phytosanitary docs