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Sanded Walnut Dowel Rods 1-inch Diameter from Japan

Premium black walnut dowel rods, sanded to 220-grit smoothness with subtle longitudinal grooves for decorative bed frame joints. HTS 4409.29.66.00 applies to these nonconiferous rods advanced by sanding and grooving operations. Popular in artisan woodworking for visible structural elements.

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

• Include grit specification and groove measurements in commercial invoice to substantiate advanced processing claim

• CITES documentation required if walnut species approaches protected thresholds; check species origin carefully