Hardwood Block Pallet from Germany
A heavy-duty block-style pallet constructed from oak and other hardwoods, featuring block cores for superior load-bearing capacity up to 5,000 lbs. Classified under HTS 4415.20.80.00 as other load boards for industrial shipping, distinguished from softwood stringer pallets by its nested block design.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify kiln-drying certificates showing moisture content below 19% to meet phytosanitary requirements
• Declare exact static and dynamic load capacities in commercial invoices for customs valuation accuracy
• Avoid mixing pallet types in shipments to prevent reclassification disputes