Cedar Plain Dowel Pins 5/16 Inch

Smooth, untreated cedar wood dowel pins (coniferous), 5/16 inch diameter, popular for closet rods and aromatic woodworking. Precisely turned for tight fits. Classified as plain coniferous dowels in HTS 4421.99.1000.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4417.00.80Higher: 40.1% vs 35%

If used as tool handles

Chapter note excludes Chapter 82 tools, but dowel-like handles may go to 4417 if for specific tools.

4421.99.70Same rate: 35%

If painted or stained

Surface-finished wooden articles of coniferous wood shift to the painted/other category.

9403.91.00Same rate: 35%

If imported assembled in furniture parts

Dowels incorporated into finished wooden furniture classify under Chapter 94.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use precise measurements in entries; diameters over tolerances may classify as rods under different codes

Obtain CITES permits if cedar species is restricted; most western red cedar is exempt but verify

Package to prevent damage; splintered pins risk rejection as defective goods