Curly Maple Sawn Planks from Japan
Figured curly grain maple (Acer spp.) sawn planks, 10 mm thick, sanded for custom furniture and gunstocks. Classified in HTS 4407.93.0020 as other thick sawn or chipped maple lumber, planed/sanded permitted. Distinctive figuring doesn't change base lumber classification.
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 figure grade (e.g
• AAA curly) for proper valuation; ensure kiln-dried certification; pitfall: over-declaring value due to figuring leads to audits