Fluted Bamboo Picture Frame Dowels from Japan
Bamboo dowel pins with decorative fluted grooves for mitered picture frame corners and woodworking joints. The advanced fluting and sanding qualify under HTS 4421.91.20.00 as processed bamboo articles. Perfect for artisan frame makers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide groove pattern diagrams to distinguish from basic dowels during classification review
• Ensure uniformity in flute depth; inconsistent processing may disqualify advanced status
• Declare intended craft/furniture use to avoid toy classification scrutiny