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Bamboo Sliced Veneer Sheets from Japan

Sliced bamboo strips laminated into veneer sheets ≤6 mm per chapter note on woody materials. Used for flooring and wall panels. Classified other in 4408.90.01.97.

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

• Confirm bamboo as 'woody nature' per chapter note with botanical certs

• Declare strip width if sold as individual vs sheet form

• Quarantine check for bamboo beetle infestations