Edge-Glued Poplar Table Tops from China
Rectangular table tops fabricated from edge-glued poplar boards, ideal for furniture making and kitchen islands. Classified under HTS 4421.99.94.00 because the boards are joined solely along edges with adhesive to create stable, wide surfaces without additional lamination layers. These are semi-finished wood products for further assembly.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label with exact wood species (Populus spp.) and dimensions; inspect for uniform glue lines to prevent reclassification
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming heat treatment (ISPM 15) for wooden articles
• Avoid common pitfall of shipping with furniture hardware, which could shift to Chapter 94 classification