Spruce Plain Dowel Rods 3/8 Inch

Straight cylindrical dowel rods of spruce wood, plain surface, 3/8 inch diameter for cutting into pins or direct use in joinery. Ideal for cabinetry and shelving assembly. Fits HTS 4421.99.1000 for coniferous plain wood dowel pins.

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.

4407.29.02Lower: 25% vs 35%

If sawn to rough lumber dimensions

Longer coniferous rods may classify as sawn wood under Chapter 44 heading 4407 if not finished as dowels.

4421.99Same rate: 35%

If made from bamboo or tropical hardwood

Chapter note includes bamboo as wood, but non-coniferous types go to the hardwood dowel category.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If part of modular shelving system

Dowels sold as components of modular furniture kits fall under assembled furniture articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide fumigation certificates if not heat-treated; coniferous wood requires proof of pest-free status

Label packages with species (spruce) and dimensions; avoid mixing sizes to prevent valuation disputes

Watch for reclassification if rods exceed typical dowel lengths and resemble lumber