Birch Tongue-and-Groove Wood Flooring

Pre-shaped birch (Betula spp.) wood planks with tongue-and-groove edges for parquet flooring, planed and sanded but not assembled. Classified under HTS 4409.29.26.50 as nonconiferous wood continuously shaped along edges specifically for wood flooring from birch species.

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.

4407.29.02Lower: 25% vs 35%

If not continuously shaped along edges

Unshaped or simply sawn birch wood falls under heading 4407 for nonconiferous timber.

4409.29Same rate: 35%

If oak (Quercus spp.) instead of birch

Oak species shifts classification within the same shaped flooring subheading.

4418.30.01.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If assembled into parquet panels

Assembled flooring panels move to heading 4418 for finished parquet products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species certification as birch (Betula spp.) via CITES documentation if required for sustainable sourcing

Ensure milling records confirm continuous shaping (tongue/groove) and nonconiferous classification to avoid reclassification

Provide end-use declaration as flooring material to distinguish from general lumber under 4407