Cumaru Wood Picture Frame Molding from Japan
Dense cumaru tropical hardwood molding with ornate beaded and rounded profiles for picture frame construction. Falls under HTS 4409.22.50.90 as nonconiferous tropical 'other' wood moldings continuously shaped along edges and faces. Not assembled, distinguishing it from Chapter 44 joinery.
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
• Declare exact dimensions to confirm molding vs strip classification
• Use heat-treated pallets for ISPM-15 compliance
• Differentiate from flooring friezes in entry summary