Rough Striped Maple Billet from Japan
Striped maple (Acer pensylvanicum) billets in rough squared form for specialty crafts. Fits HTS 4403.99.0160 definition of rough maple wood. Popular for gunstocks and tool handles.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Species-specific grading certificates aid valuation and classification
• Dry to equilibrium moisture before import to avoid 4403 vs 4407 disputes
• Inspect for heartwood defects common in striped maple