Tahibo Ipé Wide Plank End-Matched Flooring from Japan
Wide plank Ipé flooring (Tahibo/Tabebuia spp.), end-matched and rebated edges, planed for luxury interiors. Meets HTS 4409.22.0520 as tropical Ipé wood continuously shaped along ends.
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
• Declare plank width (over 3 inches typical for Ipé) in entry docs for accurate statistical suffix
• Comply with Lacey Act by filing PPQ 505 declarations for tropical species
• Inspect for kiln-drying marks to confirm 'planed or sanded' status