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Plain Ash Wood Dowel Rods from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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