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Grooved Maple Dowel Pins from Japan

Maple wood dowel pins featuring precision grooves for enhanced glue bonding in joinery. The grooving process advances their condition beyond basic cutting, fitting HTS 4421.99.20.00. Ideal for high-end furniture and musical instrument making.

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 manufacturing process details in entry docs to prove 'advanced condition' status

• Check for CITES compliance if using restricted hardwoods like certain maple variants

• Bundle in sets under 100 pins per package to avoid set classification pitfalls