Rough Beech Billets for Steam Bending from Japan
Short, roughly squared billets of beech wood (Fagus spp.), bark-free for steam bending in chair manufacturing. HTS 4403.94.01.00 applies to these as other rough beech wood not yet bent or machined.
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
• Document intended end-use as rough stock only; ensure billets under max dimensions for rough classification; inspect for splits that might trigger value adjustments