End-Matched Beech Wood Flooring Strips from China
European beech (Fagus sylvatica) strips with end-matched joints, micro-chamfered edges, and smooth sanded faces for premium interiors. Nonconiferous wood continuously end-shaped for parquet per HTS 4409.29.06.55.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.7%
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
• EU beech requires phytosanitary cert proving no oak wilt contamination
• Maintain 6-9% equilibrium moisture content with humidity logs
• Separate from bamboo (also 'wood' per chapter note) which may use same code but different sourcing