End-Jointed Birch Lumber FAS Grade from Japan
First and Seconds (FAS) grade end-jointed birch lumber, sawn/planed, thickness >6mm from Betula pendula. HTS 4407.96.0019 covers this 'other' category for finger-jointed birch not square. Premium grade for high-end furniture making.
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
• Provide NHLA grading certificates; FAS claims require defect documentation
• End-jointing limited to length; width gluing may classify as engineered wood 4418