Rough Black Maple Flitch from Japan
Black maple (Acer nigrum) wood in rough flitch form, sapwood stripped for premium yield. Classified HTS 4403.99.0160 as other rough maple wood (Acer spp.). Used by sawmills for high-grade architectural paneling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label bundles clearly with species (Acer nigrum) and dimensions for CBP inspection
• Monitor for blue stain fungus—may require treatment affecting classification
• Use container ventilation to prevent mold during long-haul imports