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Patagonian Walnut Ipé End-Jointed Decking Strips from Japan

Patagonian walnut (Ipé) decking strips with end-jointed matching, grooved for outdoor use, sanded finish. HTS 4409.22.0520 covers this end-shaped tropical flooring wood.

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

Specify outdoor treatment (none for natural Ipé) to avoid chemical classification

Use heat-treated pallets for shipping to meet phytosanitary standards

Provide density specs (around 1050 kg/m³) for valuation consistency