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Wooden Canoe Paddle - Ash Blade with Maple Shaft from China

This canoe paddle features a lightweight ash wood blade for optimal water displacement and a durable maple shaft for comfortable grip and strength. Classified under HTS 4421.99.88.00 as it is specifically designed as a canoe paddle, an other article of wood not elsewhere specified in Chapter 44. The natural wood construction provides buoyancy and responsiveness essential for recreational paddling.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify the paddle is specifically designed for canoes with blade shape and shaft ergonomics to justify 4421.99.88.00 classification; generic oars may fall elsewhere

Include detailed invoices specifying wood species (e.g

ash, maple) and confirming no metal reinforcements exceeding minor fittings to avoid reclassification

Obtain CITES certification if using restricted species like certain maples; test for moisture content under 20% to prevent pest-related holds at entry