4409.10.40.90 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | m |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 5% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification covers wood moldings that are continuously shaped along their edges, ends, or faces, specifically those made from coniferous wood, which are not otherwise specified under more granular headings. These moldings are distinguished by their continuous shaping, such as being tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, molded, or rounded. This category includes items that have been planed, sanded, or end-jointed, provided they do not fit into the "end-jointed" sibling category.
The primary distinction for this "Other" classification is the absence of end-joining as the defining characteristic. While sibling category 4409.10.40.10 specifically pertains to coniferous wood moldings that have been end-jointed (a process of joining pieces of wood end-to-end to create longer lengths), this category encompasses all other coniferous wood moldings that are continuously shaped but do not meet the specific criteria for end-jointing. Examples might include pine crown molding, baseboards, or window casings that are supplied in standard lengths without being spliced together end-to-end.
As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is complete at this level, meaning that any coniferous wood molding, continuously shaped along its edges, ends, or faces, and not specifically end-jointed, falls under this designation. The crucial criteria for classification here are the material (coniferous wood), the continuous shaping process, and the exclusion of the "end-jointed" characteristic.