4409.22.90.45 - Keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.) 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | m3 |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | $1.70/m3 |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 4409.22.90.45, specifically classifies Keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.) lumber that has been continuously shaped along its edges, ends, or faces. This includes, but is not limited to, tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, molded, or rounded profiles. The wood may be planed, sanded, or end-jointed. Keruing is a tropical hardwood known for its strength and durability, commonly used in construction, flooring, and exterior applications.
This classification is distinct from its siblings primarily by the specific species of tropical wood. While sibling categories cover Cumaru (4409.22.90.20), Ipé (4409.22.90.30), and Padauk/Narra (4409.22.90.60), this particular code is reserved exclusively for Keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.). Any shaped lumber of the Dipterocarpus genus falls under this specific tariff line, differentiating it from other tropical hardwoods that also undergo continuous shaping.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 4409.22.90.45. The classification is specific to shaped Keruing lumber and does not subdivide based on further processing, dimensions, or end-use within this particular code. Therefore, the focus for classification at this level is the definitive identification of the wood species as Keruing and confirmation of its continuously shaped profile.