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Wenge Exotic Wood Engineered Floor Strips from Japan

Wenge (Millettia laurentii) veneer engineered flooring strips, tongue/groove edges with end-jointing, sanded and UV-oiled. HTS 4409.22.2525 applies to these tropical nonconiferous continuously shaped wood flooring components, not assembled. Striking dark streaks make it distinctive.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Wenge requires CITES export permits from origin; match US import permit numbers

• Prove 'not assembled' status with photos of loose strips in original bundling