Grooved Maple Dowel Rods

Hard maple dowel rods with machined grooves for specialized chair and table leg reinforcements, sanded to a fine finish. Classified in HTS 4409.29.66.00 due to their nonconiferous hardwood composition and advanced grooving/sanding processes along edges and faces. Ideal for high-end custom furniture production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.9%+35.0%39.9%
🇲🇽Mexico4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇨🇦Canada4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇩🇪Germany4.9%+10.0%14.9%
🇯🇵Japan4.9%+10.0%14.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4407.29.02Lower: 25% vs 39.9%

If sawn lumber, not shaped

Unshaped nonconiferous sawn wood falls under heading 4407 before profile shaping occurs.

4412.31Lower: 18% vs 39.9%

If plywood laminated

Dowels made from layered plywood construction shift to heading 4412 for densified/plywood products.

9403.91.00Lower: 35% vs 39.9%

If imported as furniture parts

Pre-cut dowels designed for specific furniture pieces may classify as parts of wooden furniture.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed machining diagrams showing grooves to confirm 'advanced in condition' status during customs review

Label with exact maple species (e.g

hard maple) to comply with Chapter 44 wood identification requirements

Avoid bundling with planed-only rods; separate packaging prevents downgrade to lower-value classifications

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