Wenge Wood Wall Panel Molding Trim from Japan
Exotic wenge wood trim molding with grooved and molded edges for wall panel transitions. Classified HTS 4409.22.50.90 for tropical nonconiferous wood shaped along multiple surfaces, planed but unassembled. Wenge's protected status requires additional import scrutiny.
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
• CITES Appendix II permit mandatory for wenge; include chain-of-custody docs
• Photograph profiles to prove continuous shaping for CBP review
• Avoid retail packaging that suggests completion under 4418