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Plain Birch Wood Dowel Rods from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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