Planed Jatoba End-Matched Stair Nosing Strips from Japan
Planed jatoba wood strips shaped along ends for end-matching, designed as stair nosing profiles for flooring transitions. Brazilian cherry tropical hardwood under Hymenaea spp. is classified in HTS 4409.22.0515 for such shaped flooring components.
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
• Include technical drawings showing end-shaping to support flooring strip classification
• Avoid bundling with metal fasteners, which could classify as Chapter 73 sets
• Monitor length (typically under 2m for strips) to differentiate from dimensional lumber