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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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