Ipe Canvas Frame from Germany
Heavy-duty rectangular frame from Ipe, a Brazilian tropical hardwood prized for outdoor durability, built to stretch and support artist canvases. Weather-resistant finish suits gallery or patio display. HTS 4414.10.00.00 covers tropical wood frames for paintings.
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
• Ipe's density requires special packing; declare weight accurately to avoid freight disputes
• Include mill certificates proving <3% binder content if any agglomeration used
• Check Lacey Act declarations for tropical species harvest documentation compliance