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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include grading report per NHLA rules; ensure ray fleck pattern documentation; quarantine risks low but certify origin