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%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
• Document pure hemlock source excluding mixed Hem-Fir stands; test for fungal treatment declarations; ensure plank dimensions qualify as flooring not molding