Mahogany Tongue-and-Groove Flooring Strips
These are continuously shaped mahogany wood strips featuring tongue-and-groove profiles along the edges, designed for parquet flooring applications but not assembled into finished panels. Classified under HTS 4409.22.90 as nonconiferous tropical wood that is shaped along edges without assembly. The tropical origin and specific profiling distinguish it from sawn lumber.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not continuously shaped along edges
Unprofiled tropical wood planks are classified as sawn or chipped nonconiferous wood under heading 4407.
If sourced from non-tropical nonconiferous woods like oak
Shaped wood from temperate nonconiferous species falls under the other nonconiferous subheading.
If assembled into parquet flooring panels
Assembled or pre-finished parquet panels move to heading 4418 for cellular or assembled flooring.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tropical wood species origin with supplier documentation to confirm nonconiferous status and avoid reclassification
• Obtain CITES permits if applicable for endangered tropical species like mahogany to prevent customs delays
• Measure profile dimensions precisely; if exceeding typical flooring specs, it may shift to 4407 as sawn wood
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