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Mixed Species Hardwood Lumber from Japan

Assorted temperate hardwoods (oak, maple, cherry) sawn >6mm, kiln-dried, planed. HTS 4407.99.02 'other' for unidentified species mixes. Common for budget furniture.

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

• Provide representative sample photos for customs species verification

• Sort by usage (paint vs stain grade) before bundling

• Use generic 'hardwood' labeling when species proportion unknown