Planed Maple Hardwood Boards from Japan
Northern hardwood maple boards sliced lengthwise, planed, sanded, exceeding 6mm thickness for cabinetry. HTS 4407.99.02 covers non-coniferous temperate hardwoods processed short of profiling. End-jointed options available for stability.
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
• Label with precise moisture content (typically 6-9%) to meet building code standards
• Use NAICS codes for furniture-grade lumber to qualify for potential duty preferences
• Avoid end-jointing if exporting to EU; some markets prefer solid sawn over finger-jointed