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Purpleheart Wood Stair Nosings Molding from Japan

Purpleheart tropical hardwood stair nosing molding with chamfered leading edges and rebated backs. HTS 4409.22.50.90 covers these 'other' continuously shaped tropical moldings not for flooring. The specific edge profiling excludes it from sawn lumber categories.

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

Color stability certificates helpful for purpleheart imports

Confirm no end-jointing to maintain 4409 classification

Proper labeling prevents confusion with 4409.22.10 cellular wood