Poplar Cremation Coffin from Germany
Lightweight poplar wood coffin optimized for cremation processes, with thinner walls and heat-resistant design. It qualifies for HTS 4421.20.2000 as an 'other' wooden coffin not specified elsewhere in the wood articles heading. The material and form meet the chapter's definition of wood articles for burial or cremation.
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
• Ensure compliance with EPA casket regulations if for US market; provide heat treatment documentation for wood; common pitfall is failing to declare as coffin vs generic box, leading to wrong duties