Pine Wood Coffin from Mexico
A traditional pine wood coffin designed for burial purposes, constructed entirely from softwood lumber with simple joinery and a lid. It falls under HTS 4421.20.2000 as an other article of wood specifically classified as a coffin, distinct from furniture or cabinetry. The plain wood construction without metal hardware or extensive decoration qualifies it for this tariff heading.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates to prove the wood is free from pests and meets ISPM 15 standards; declare exact wood species for accurate classification; avoid common pitfalls like insufficient fumigation documentation which can lead to quarantines