Ipe Brazilian Walnut Engineered Flooring Strips from Japan
Engineered ipe wood flooring strips with tropical hardwood veneer over plywood core, featuring V-jointed edges and end-matched joints, sanded for installation. Falls under HTS 4409.22.2525 as nonconiferous tropical wood continuously shaped (V-joint, end-jointed) for flooring, not assembled. Ipe's extreme durability makes it ideal for high-traffic areas.
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
• File Lacey Act import declarations detailing species, quantity, and value 24 hours pre-arrival
• Measure binder content if any adhesives used; exceeds 3% may shift to Chapter 44 agglomerated products