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Aspen Sliced Tabletop Blanks from Japan

Quartersawn aspen sliced into 20 mm thick matched panels for round tabletop blanks, sanded. HTS 4407.97.00 for sliced/peeled aspen (Populus tremula) exceeding 6 mm thickness. Bookmatched grain pattern enhances dining furniture aesthetics.

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

Number panels sequentially on edges to maintain bookmatch pattern for importers

Apply wax coating to end grain immediately after slicing to prevent checking

Declare exact flitch yield percentage; overclaimed recovery flags undervaluation