Plain Birch Wood Dowel Rods from Canada
Cylindrical birch nonconiferous dowel rods, rebated and chamfered along edges for craft and toy manufacturing applications. Plain surface finish without end-jointing or decoration qualifies under HTS 4409.29.61.00 for shaped wood dowels.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Specify exact shaping process (e.g
• V-jointed ends) in entry docs to match statistical reporting
• Ensure no bamboo content, as chapter notes equate bamboo to wood but may affect species ID
• Test for formaldehyde emissions if destined for toy use to meet CPSIA import standards