Grooved Maple Dowel Rods from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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