Poplar Wood Dowel Pins 1/2 inch x 3 inch from Japan
Unfinished poplar dowel pins 1/2 inch diameter x 3 inches long for heavy-duty furniture and structural woodwork. HTS 4421.99.1500 covers these plain wood dowel pins not qualifying for specific species subheadings. Known for cost-effective joinery in framing applications.
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
• Include Certificate of Origin showing non-CITES species compliance for tropical hardwoods
• Declare moisture content if over 19% as it may affect classification from 'articles' to 'lumber'
• Package separately from turned components to maintain 'plain dowel' status