Cherry V-Jointed Parquet Friezes from China
Black cherry wood friezes for parquet floors, featuring V-jointed edges, tongue-and-groove ends, molded profiles, and finger-jointed lengths, not assembled. Perfectly matches HTS 4409.29.26 for nonconiferous shaped wood flooring components. Frieze design and cherry hardwood confirm 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
• Document frieze dimensions (typically narrow parquet borders) and CITES compliance if tropical cherry variants; test for insect presence
• Pitfall: Bundling with adhesives may trigger set classification under 4418