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Meranti Tropical Wood Picture Window Frame

Fixed picture window frames from Shorea spp. (Meranti), lightweight tropical wood popular for large non-operable windows. Classified as tropical wood window joinery under HTS 4418.11.00.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+37.5%40.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4409.10.90Lower: 37.5% vs 40.7%

If imported as wood laths/strips for frame construction rather than assembled

Profiled tropical wood lengths classified under heading 4409 before joinery assembly.

4412.10Lower: 12.5% vs 40.7%

If made from plywood laminations of tropical veneers

Plywood-based joinery falls under heading 4412 regardless of tropical species origin.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use ISPM 15 compliant wood treatments for tropical species pest prevention

• Document exact species nomenclature as Meranti groups have varying restrictions

• Separate glazing beads if shipped unassembled to qualify as frames only