Grooved and Sanded Ash Dowel Rods from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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