Sanded Black Walnut Planks 4/4x8x12 ft from Japan
Thickness-sanded 4/4 (nominal 1-inch) black walnut planks, 8 inches wide by 12 feet long, for high-end cabinetry. Classified in 4407.99.0261 as Juglans sawn lumber exceeding 6mm, sanded but not machined to shape.
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
• Label moisture content (typically 6-8%) to comply with kiln-drying declarations if applicable
• Avoid shipping in assembled form; loose planks prevent reclassification to furniture headings
• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for heat-treated wood pallets