Hickory Engineered Plank Flooring

Multi-ply engineered planks with hickory outer veneer (nonconiferous wood), ≤6mm plies throughout, UV-cured clear finish showing texture, suitable for high-traffic areas. Classifies to HTS 4412.34.3225 as plywood wood flooring, other nonconiferous ply, surface not obscuring grain. Cross-grain construction reduces warping.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 43%

If coniferous outer ply versions

Multilayer coniferous wood flooring goes to 4418.20.

4408.39.02Lower: 25% vs 43%

If solid hickory without plywood lamination

Solid nonconiferous wood floorboards classify under 4408.39.

4415.20Lower: 20.7% vs 43%

If with synthetic resin impregnation

Impregnated/treated plywood shifts to 4415 regardless of use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ply composition affidavits essential; prove no bamboo/woody materials per Chapter note

Check for formaldehyde emissions compliance under TSCA Title VI

Avoid bulk packing misdeclared as lumber; specify flooring use

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