Kempas Red Balau Tropical Floorboards from Japan
Kempas (Koompassia malaccensis) floorboards with V-grooved edges and micro-bevels, end-matched for click-lock installation. HTS 4409.22.2525 for shaped nonconiferous tropical wood flooring, sanded finish. Reddish hue popular for modern designs.
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
• Bundle by species/HTS; mixed shipments require line-by-line invoices
• CBP may sample for moisture content; ensure under 12% for stability claims
• Document shaping machinery used to prove continuous edge processing