Jatoba Tropical Wood Chair Rail Molding from Japan
Jatoba standard chair rail molding continuously V-jointed and beaded along faces for wall protection trim. Classified as tropical nonconiferous standard wood molding under HTS 4409.22.40.00 due to its machined profile and wood origin.
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
• Label bundles clearly with HTS code and dimensions to facilitate customs processing
• Test for binder content as agglomerated tropical wood could shift to fuel pellet headings
• Document end-use as decorative trim to distinguish from structural lumber