4409.29.41.00 - Standard wood moldings 🖩
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, 4409.29.41.00, specifically covers standard wood moldings that are made from nonconiferous wood and are not of the "other" subcategory of other moldings. These moldings are characterized by being continuously shaped along their edges, ends, or faces through processes such as tonguing, grooving, rebating, chamfering, V-jointing, beading, molding, or rounding. This continuous shaping is a key defining feature, differentiating them from simply cut or unfinished wood.
This category distinguishes itself from its sibling, 4409.29.51.00 ("Other"), by being defined as *standard* wood moldings. While the sibling category encompasses all other types of nonconiferous moldings not specifically enumerated, this classification focuses on the more common, recognized profiles and applications of shaped wood moldings. The "Other" designation for the sibling implies a catch-all for less common or uniquely shaped moldings that don't fit the typical "standard" profiles.
As a leaf node within the HTS, 4409.29.41.00 has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into this code relies heavily on confirming the material (nonconiferous wood), the shaping process (continuous along edges/faces), and the general understanding of "standard" profiles as opposed to specialized or less common forms that might fall under the "other" sibling category. Examples include standard baseboards, crown moldings, casing, and other decorative or functional trim pieces produced through automated, continuous shaping machinery.