Plain Bamboo Dowel Pins 8mm x 75mm from China
Untreated cylindrical bamboo dowel pins sized 8mm diameter by 75mm long, ideal for reinforcing joints in cabinetry and shelving. Falls under HTS 4421.91.10.00 as plain bamboo wood dowel pins per Chapter 44 definition including bamboo as wood.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'plain bamboo dowel pins' to match HTS description; avoid generic 'wood pins' labeling
• Conduct fiber content testing if origin disputed, as bamboo must be distinguished from rattan or cane alternatives
• Watch for minimum order quantities triggering different duty treatments; small retail packs may need different declarations