Grooved and Sanded Ash Dowel Rods from Japan
White ash hardwood dowel rods with precision grooves and 180-grit sanding for baseball bat reinforcements and sports equipment. Fits HTS 4409.29.66.00 specification for sanded/grooved nonconiferous dowel rods. Essential for high-stress woodworking applications.
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
• Strength testing certificates help prove advanced machining suitable for structural applications
• Ash species requires phytosanitary certification due to emerald ash borer regulations
• Avoid end-jointing during production to maintain specific 4409.29.66.00 sub-subheading