Sliced Ash Wood Lumber from Japan
White ash sliced or sawn lengthwise exceeding 6mm, planed for baseball bats and tool handles. HTS 4407.99.02 as other nonconiferous lumber. Shock-resistant with attractive grain.
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
• Comply with USDA APHIS quarantine for ash borer; fumigation often required
• Grade by Janka hardness test results for sports equipment applications
• Rift-sawn preferred over plain-sawn for stability in handle stock