Beech Wood Turning Blanks from Japan
Square sawn beech blocks 100 mm thick for lathe turning into table legs, classified HTS 4407.92.00.00 as basic sawn stock >6 mm. Kiln-dried and wax-sealed ends.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Wax ends immediately post-kiln to prevent checking; document process
• Sort by grain straightness for turning quality claims
• Declare maximum dimensions; oversized may face valuation scrutiny