Mahogany End-Matched Wood Flooring Strips from Japan
These are strips of tropical mahogany wood continuously shaped along the ends for end-matching, with tongued and grooved edges, planed and sanded for flooring use. Classified under HTS 4409.22.0560 as nonconiferous tropical wood flooring that is end-matched and continuously shaped along ends, edges, and faces. Meets criteria for wood flooring strips not assembled.
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
• Verify species certification as tropical nonconiferous wood like mahogany to avoid reclassification; provide CITES documentation if applicable
• Ensure end-matching and continuous shaping along ends/edges is documented in manufacturing specs for proper 4409.22.0560 classification