Hickory Quarter-Sawn Lumber from Japan
Quarter-sawn hickory (Carya spp.) boards, 6/4 thickness, planed and sanded, exceeding 6 mm. Classified in HTS 4407.99.0242 for lengthwise sawn hickory. Quarter-sawing enhances stability for musical instruments.
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
• Include grading report per NHLA rules; ensure ray fleck pattern documentation; quarantine risks low but certify origin