Plain Ash Wood Dowel Rods from China
High-quality ash hardwood dowel rods, molded and rounded continuously for sports equipment handles and cabinet reinforcement. Nonconiferous plain rods without binders or coatings align with 4409.29.61.00 for shaped dowels.
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
• Obtain CITES documentation if ash species approaches protected variants
• Separate from flooring friezes in shipment to avoid mixing with 4409.29.20 codes
• Label bundles clearly as 'plain dowel rods' vs. components to aid CBP exam