Teak Wood V-Jointed Molding Strips

Teak strips shaped with V-joints along the faces and edges, sanded for smooth finish, used in interior paneling and decorative trim. Falls under HTS 4409.22.90 due to tropical nonconiferous wood with continuous V-jointing, not assembled. Ideal for high-end architectural millwork.

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.

4408.39.02Lower: 25% vs 35%

If shaped on multiple faces exceeding edge-only profiling

Sheets and profiles shaped on faces beyond edges fall under heading 4408 for veneered or layered wood.

4407.29.02Lower: 25% vs 35%

If lacking tongue, groove, or V-joint profiling

Plain sawn tropical wood without edge shaping remains in heading 4407 as nonconiferous lumber.

4412.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If plywood with shaped edges

Tropical plywood panels, even shaped, classify under heading 4412 regardless of profiling.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide detailed profile drawings and photos to CBP for verification of continuous shaping requirement

• Label shipments clearly with wood species and country of origin to facilitate tropical wood scrutiny

• Avoid bundling with metal fasteners, as that could reclassify as a Chapter 44 excluded item

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