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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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