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