Finger-Jointed Birch Studs from Japan
Finger-jointed birch studs for interior framing, sawn/planed >6mm thick, Betula spp. HTS 4407.96.0019 as other end-jointed birch lumber. Not square cross-section.
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
• Limit finger joints to ends; full glulam to 4418
• Strength testing for studs; decorative OK, structural needs approval
• Mark 'interior use only' to avoid building code issues