Walnut V-Jointed Hardwood Flooring from Mexico
Walnut hardwood planks featuring V-jointed edges and molded profiles, planed and UV-oiled for retail flooring applications. HTS 4409.29.26.60 covers this as nonconiferous, continuously V-shaped along edges, designated as 'other' wood flooring.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include mill certificates confirming nonconiferous species and no bamboo content, per chapter note on woody materials
• Document sanded/planed finish to differentiate from rough sawn wood; pitfalls include undervaluation based on unfinished status
• Ensure packaging labels specify 'flooring strips' not 'lumber' to support 4409 classification