Planed Birch S4S Boards from Japan
S4S (surfaced four sides) birch boards, sawn lengthwise, planed/sanded, >6mm thick from Betula spp. Classifies in HTS 4407.96.0019 as other birch lumber. Used for cabinet doors and drawer fronts.
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
• S4S must not include profiling; tongue/groove edges shift to 4418 joinery
• Test for formaldehyde—birch naturally low but treatments trigger chem regs
• Bundle securely; warping common in birch, document straightness