Hemlock Chamfered Wood Flooring Planks from Japan
Eastern hemlock planks with chamfered long edges and tongue-groove short ends for flooring, planed and finger-jointed. While Hem-Fir has specific codes, this non-mixed hemlock qualifies under HTS 4409.10.20.00 as 'other' coniferous continuously shaped wood flooring.
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
• Document pure hemlock source excluding mixed Hem-Fir stands; test for fungal treatment declarations; ensure plank dimensions qualify as flooring not molding