Obeche Picture Frame Molding from Japan
Lightweight obeche wood molding with rebated and V-jointed profiles for picture frame construction, sanded and ready for finishing. HTS 4409.22.50.60 covers this Obeche (Ayous) tropical wood product shaped along edges and faces. Popular for custom framing due to its workability.
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
• Document exact shaping process to confirm 'continuously shaped' status vs. machined parts
• Avoid bundling with hardware; sets may classify under different chapters
• Use ISF filings early for tropical wood to track Lacey Act declarations