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