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Plain Maple Wood Dowel Rods from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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