Ribbed Ash Wood Dowel Pins from Germany
Ash dowel pins with multiple longitudinal ribs and sanded surfaces for sports equipment rackets. Ribbing constitutes advanced grooving under HTS 4421.99.20.00. Used in tennis racquet frames and handles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare intended end-use as woodworking if not sports-specific to maintain code
• Test for rib height/depth to confirm 'grooved' status
• Separate from composite materials to avoid Chapter 39 plastics classification