Ash Tongue-and-Groove Engineered Planks from China
White ash engineered flooring planks with micro-beveled T&G edges, multi-layer construction but primarily solid ash face, machined for floating installation. Qualifies for HTS 4409.29.26 as nonconiferous shaped wood flooring, unassembled. Ash profiling and flooring designation control classification.
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
• Break down layer composition in entry docs (ash wear layer vs core); humidity test certificates prevent claims issues
• Pitfall: Engineered misread as plywood under 4412 without solid face dominance