Lapacho Ipé Sanded End-Matched Parquet Strips from Japan
Lapacho (Ipé, Handroanthus spp.) parquet strips, end-matched with V-jointed edges, sanded for finish flooring. Classified in 4409.22.0520 for Ipé's continuous end-shaping and tropical origin.
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
• Test for binder content; ensure no added substances exceeding natural wood limits
• Package in bundles under 100 sq ft to qualify as strips, not panels
• Retain mill certificates proving mechanical shaping, not hand-crafted