Rough Basswood Flitches from Japan
American basswood (Tilia americana) flitches cut radially but rough faces, sapwood dominant, minimal bark. HTS 4403.99.0195 other nonconiferous rough wood, soft carving stock. Ideal for pattern making and musical instruments.
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
• Texture surface deliberately to document hand-riving origin
• Low density aids lightweight shipping but watch for compression sets
• Patternmakers may prefer; note end-use without implying processing