End-Matched Black Maple Tongue-and-Groove Planks from China
Black maple (Acer nigrum) planks with end-matched tongue-and-groove joints and side profiling, kiln-dried and surfaced. HTS 4409.29.26.30 covers these shaped nonconiferous flooring strips from Acer species.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Specify end-jointing method in invoices to validate flooring classification over lumber
• Monitor thickness tolerances (under 25mm typical) to stay within flooring strip definitions
• Pair with proper HTS ruling requests for custom distressed finishes