Wenge Beaded Edge Panel Strips

Exotic wenge wood strips beaded along edges for wainscoting and wall panels, rebated on ends, tropical nonconiferous origin. Classified in HTS 4409.22.90 for continuous beading and shaping without assembly. Prized for dark grain in luxury interiors.

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.

4409.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If of common temperate hardwoods like maple

Non-tropical nonconiferous shaped wood has separate statistical suffixes.

4414Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If shaped as mirror/picture frame components

Specifically shaped frame stock moves to heading 4414 for wooden frames.

4401.32.00Same rate: 35%

If agglomerated from tropical wood by-products

Compressed sawdust/chips into briquettes from tropical processing classify under 4401.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use binding rulings for exotic species like wenge to preempt classification disputes

• Document exact beading dimensions (must be continuous along edge/face per HTS note)

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