Ipe Wood Crown Molding Profile from Japan
Hard ipe tropical hardwood crown molding with intricate beaded and molded edges for ceiling transitions. HTS 4409.22.50.90 covers this as 'other' nonconiferous tropical wood continuously shaped along faces and edges, planed but not assembled. Ipe's density and tropical sourcing fit the subheading perfectly.
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
• Fumigation certificates mandatory for ipe to clear USDA APHIS inspection
• Document exact shaping processes (chamfering, beading) in commercial invoice
• Avoid bundling multiple profiles as it may imply assembly under 4418