Soft Maple Sawn Boards 8/4 Quarter Sawn from Japan
Quarter-sawn lumber from red or silver maple (Acer rubrum/rubescens), planed and end-jointed, thickness over 6mm. Meets 4407.93.00 criteria as lengthwise sawn maple wood not further manufactured. Ideal for flooring and decorative paneling.
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
• Provide botanical identification for soft vs hard maple distinction; include grading certificates (NHLA standards); watch for end-jointing that might trigger 4418 classification if considered finger-jointed primarily