Jatoba Wood Picture Frame Molding from Japan
Jatoba (Brazilian cherry) picture frame molding with chamfered rabbet edges for glass retention. This tropical nonconiferous wood is continuously profiled and end-jointed, classifying as other wood moldings under HTS 4409.22.50.
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
• Document chain-of-custody for jatoba from sustainable Brazilian forests per EUTR/FLEGT
• Specify 'not assembled into frames' on commercial invoice to avoid 4414/4418 reclassification
• Inspect for live insect presence; tropical hardwoods often require phytosanitary treatment