Premium Beech Flitch Logs from Japan
High quality Fagus beech flitch logs selected for figure, smallest cross-section 15+ cm, rough sawn. HTS 4403.93.01.00 for this premium rough wood prior to veneering. Sought after for architectural paneling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Band flitches in sequence numbering to maintain book-matching potential
• Use moisture meters on arrival; target 10-12% for veneering preparation
• Photograph log ends for defect mapping before sawing decisions