Mahogany V-Jointed End Cleats from China
Mahogany cleats with V-jointing along ends and edges for panel bracing, sanded and end-matched. Nonconiferous wood continuously shaped along ends qualifies for HTS 4409.29.06 when not further manufactured.
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
• Confirm CITES documentation for mahogany species to avoid import prohibitions
• Batch test for formaldehyde emissions if used in construction (CARB compliance)
• Avoid pre-drilled holes; machining beyond profiling shifts to 4418 classification