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%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
• 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