Kempas Beaded End Joint Tropical Hardwood Planks from Japan
Kempas planks with beaded ends continuously shaped and finger-jointed, edge grooved for flooring underlayment. Tropical nonconiferous wood, planed surface. Classifies under HTS 4409.22.05.
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
• Document end-jointing technique doesn't exceed shaping tolerances
• Provide density and moisture specs typical for tropical hardwoods
• Separate from flooring sets to maintain individual component classification