Cherry V-Jointed Flooring Slats from China
Nonconiferous cherry wood slats continuously V-jointed along edges and faces for traditional parquet or paneling applications, sanded for finish but supplied unassembled. These strips qualify under 4409.29.91.00 as other nonconiferous shaped wood products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use CITES documentation if cherry species approaches protected thresholds; most common varieties exempt
• Document exact shaping process (V-joint only) to differentiate from assembled or machined goods
• Bundle in non-retail quantities to avoid reclassification as consumer-ready packaged flooring