Cumaru Wood Chamfered Decking Boards from Japan
Durable cumaru (Dipteryx spp.) decking boards with chamfered edges and V-jointed faces for outdoor applications. These Brazilian teak boards are sanded and end-jointed but unassembled, fitting HTS 4409.22.90.20 for shaped tropical hardwoods. Highly resistant to rot and insects.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include kiln-drying certificates showing treatment against pests for USDA APHIS clearance
• Avoid mixing with other tropical species in shipments to prevent co-mingling penalties
• Declare exact dimensions; boards over certain thicknesses may shift to lumber categories