Sanded Bamboo V-Jointed Wall Panelling Strips from Japan
Bamboo strips shaped with V-joints along the longitudinal edges, sanded for a refined surface, used primarily for interior wall panelling. They qualify under HTS 4409.21.90.00 as 'other' nonconiferous bamboo wood continuously shaped (V-jointed) but not assembled. The V-jointing provides a decorative bevelled edge for seamless panel installation.
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 the V-joint profiling process and confirm it's continuous along edges; photos or diagrams help CBP verification
• Specify end-use as wall panelling in invoices but emphasize unassembled state to stay in 4409, not finished panels
• Check for any applied finishes; if painted or oiled exceeding minimal protection, may shift to 4418