Cedar Tongue and Groove Decking from Japan
Western red cedar decking boards with tongue and groove edges for porch flooring, planed and sanded. Though technically coniferous, classified under 4409.10.90 for profiled 'other' uses excluding parquet. Natural durability resists outdoor weathering.
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
• Specify 'not for parquet' in commercial invoice; provide kiln-dry certificates (<19% MC)
• Western red cedar may qualify for species-specific rulings
• Inspect for complete T&G formation along full length