Densified Poplarwood Guitar Neck Blank from China
A profile-shaped blank made from densified poplar wood, compressed to high density for stability in musical instrument necks. Classified under HTS 4413.00.00.00 as densified wood in profile shapes, valued for its dimensional stability and machinability.
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
• Include manufacturer specs showing compression process and final density to confirm 4413 classification over unfinished lumber
• Declare as 'in the rough' if not machined beyond profile; overworking risks shift to Chapter 44 finished goods headings
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates for poplar to prevent quarantine issues at US ports