Sugar Maple Quarter-Sawn Lumber from Japan
Quarter-sawn hard maple planks from Acer saccharum, thickness 1-1/4 inches, end-jointed for stability in flooring and musical instruments. HTS 4407.93.0020 covers this sawn lengthwise, sliced maple wood exceeding 6 mm, 'other' category excluding thin boards. Grain stability from quarter-sawing aids 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
• Specify quarter-sawn vs plain-sawn in entry docs for valuation; comply with Lacey Act for species declaration; avoid bundling with hardware to prevent set classification