Oak End-Matched Tongue and Groove Flooring Strips

These oak wood strips are continuously shaped along their ends with end-matching for seamless installation, and may also feature tongue and groove profiles along edges. They are planed and sanded for smooth finish but not assembled into flooring panels. Classified under 4409.29.06.65 as nonconiferous wood shaped along ends, fitting the 'other' category for such profiled products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+35.0%38.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4408.31.01.00Lower: 25% vs 38.2%

If not continuously shaped along ends or edges

Plain oak lumber without tongue, groove, or end-matching falls under nonconiferous wood sheets and strips in 4408.

4418.30.01.00Same rate: 38.2%

If assembled into parquet panels or flooring

Assembled wood flooring or parquet blocks, even with similar profiles, classify under 4418 as finished products.

4407.29.02Lower: 25% vs 38.2%

If supplied in bulk boards longer than typical strips without end-profiling

Hoop, stave, and heading wood for barrels without continuous end-shaping moves to 4407 for cooperage stock.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species certification (e.g

oak) via ISPM 15 or phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA APHIS wood import rules

Provide detailed engineering drawings showing end-shaping and dimensions to confirm classification under 4409.29.06.65

Avoid misclassification as assembled flooring (4418.30); ensure strips are unassembled and include moisture content documentation

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