Cumaru V-Jointed End Tropical Hardwood Siding from Japan
Cumaru (Brazilian teak) siding boards with V-jointed ends and beaded edges, continuously shaped for exterior cladding. Sanded and end-jointed tropical nonconiferous wood. Meets 4409.22.05 criteria for end-shaping.
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
• Confirm country of harvest for species-specific tropical wood restrictions
• Provide CAD drawings or photos showing end V-joint shaping for CBP review
• Ensure no binders added that could reclassify as agglomerated products