4409.22.05.45 - Cumaru (Dipteryx spp.), also known as Brazilian teak 🖩

This HTS category, 4409.22.05.45, specifically classifies Cumaru (scientifically known as *Dipteryx spp.*), also commonly referred to as Brazilian teak. This wood falls under the broader classification of nonconiferous tropical wood that has been continuously shaped along its ends, and potentially its edges or faces, whether or not it has been planed, sanded, or end-jointed. The defining characteristic of this subcategory is the specific species of tropical wood, Cumaru, and its prepared state for use, particularly in flooring applications where end-matching is a key feature.

This classification distinguishes Cumaru from its sibling categories which cover other specific tropical woods like Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry), Ipé (Tahibo, Brazilian walnut), and Santos mahogany (Cabreuva). While all these woods share the commonality of being nonconiferous tropical hardwoods that are continuously shaped, the precise species designation is crucial for accurate tariff classification. The "Other" sibling category (4409.22.05.60) serves as a catch-all for any other continuously shaped tropical wood flooring, end-matched, that does not fit the specific species listed.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node within the tariff schedule, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 4409.22.05.45 is definitive once the material is identified as Cumaru and meets the specifications of continuously shaped, end-matched tropical wood flooring. This precise classification ensures that the correct duty rates and trade regulations are applied to the importation or exportation of Cumaru wood products.