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