Pine Tongue and Groove Wood Flooring from Japan
Pine wood flooring planks featuring tongue and groove profiles along the edges for seamless installation, planed and sanded for smooth finish. Classified under HTS 4409.10.20.00 as coniferous wood continuously shaped along edges specifically for flooring use, not assembled into parquet. Meets criteria for wood flooring in 'other' coniferous category excluding spruce-pine-fir.
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
• Verify species certification as pine (non-SPF) to avoid reclassification; ensure moisture content documentation under 19% for stability claims; inspect for end-jointing which remains allowable