Densified Maple Hardwood Block for Mallet Heads from China
Ultra-dense maple wood blocks created through thermal compression, perfect for carving mallet heads due to shock resistance. HTS 4413.00.00.00 applies to these densified blocks exceeding normal wood density.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Density testing (>1.0 g/cm³ typically) differentiates from regular 4407 maple; retain lab reports
• Import in bulk blocks only; pre-shaped mallet heads risk 4418 or Chapter 82 classification
• Maple subject to Lacey Act declarations; file PPQ 505 electronically before shipment