Spliced English Walnut Architectural Veneer from Japan
English walnut (Juglans regia) spliced sheets for wall paneling, sliced ≤6mm with finger-jointed ends for stability. Features classic light-to-dark figuring prized in interiors. Directly covered by 4408.90.0145 for processed walnut veneers.
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
• Include origin certificates distinguishing domestic vs imported walnut to apply correct MFN duties
• Ensure end-joints are finger-type only; butt joints may reclassify as unfinished wood
• Pre-clear with CBP for large architectural shipments to avoid port storage fees