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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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