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Pine End-Jointed Shelf Boards from Japan

Pine boards finger-jointed at ends with grooved shelf edges, planed for bookcase construction. Coniferous continuously shaped wood in 4409.10.90 'other' despite end-jointing. Longer clear spans than solid boards.

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 finger-joint quality (no metal fasteners); measure groove for shelf standards

• Kiln-dry certification mandatory

• Test load-bearing capacity if structural claims made