Wenge Wood Chair Rail Molding from Japan
Wenge tropical hardwood chair rail molding with rounded and beaded edge profiles for wall protection. Continuously shaped along multiple faces and sanded, it falls under HTS 4409.22.50 for other tropical wood moldings.
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 required for wenge (Millettia laurentii); verify with USFWS before import
• Measure cross-sectional dimensions to confirm molding vs lumber classification
• Use HTSUS advisory rulings for complex profiles to ensure correct 4409.22.50 positioning