Plain Birch Wood Dowel Rods from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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