Plain Maple Wood Dowel Rods from China
Smooth, cylindrical maple hardwood dowel rods continuously shaped for doweling joints in high-end furniture and musical instruments. These plain nonconiferous rods are sanded but not painted or profiled beyond basic rounding, matching 4409.29.61.00 criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use ISPM-15 compliant fumigation certs for wooden products to meet phytosanitary import requirements
• Avoid bundling with tools or hardware to prevent set classification under different headings
• Document moisture content under 20% to confirm kiln-dried status for plain wood imports