Maple Chamfered Parquet Strips from Germany
Individual maple hardwood strips with chamfered edges continuously shaped for interlocking parquet flooring, planed and end-jointed but not assembled. These nonconiferous pieces are designed for on-site installation. Classified in 4409.29.91.00 as other shaped nonconiferous wood not assembled.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain ISPM 15 heat treatment certification for wooden strips to meet quarantine requirements
• Label shipments clearly as 'unassembled shaped wood strips' to prevent confusion with finished flooring
• Test for moisture content under 19% to comply with stability standards and avoid warping claims