Cumaru Beaded Siding Boards from Japan
Cumaru (Brazilian chestnut) siding boards with beaded and rounded edges for coastal home exteriors. Tropical nonconiferous wood, molded continuously, planed for precision fit. Qualifies as wood siding per HTS 4409.22.10.00 definition.
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
• Provide scientific name verification as 'Brazilian chestnut' has multiple species equivalents
• Ensure end-jointing doesn't constitute 'assembly' triggering different chapter
• Use proper NAICS codes for siding (238140) on entry summaries