Edge-Glued Maple Butcher Blocks from China
Butcher block slabs made from edge-glued strips of hard maple, designed for cutting boards and countertops. Falls under HTS 4421.99.94.00 as edge-glued lumber, emphasizing the edge-to-edge joining process without vertical lamination typical of finished blocks. Food-safe finishes are often applied post-import.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Ensure FDA compliance for food contact surfaces; declare if pre-finished to avoid misclassification
• Document end-grain vs. edge-grain construction, as end-grain may qualify for different rulings