Ipé Rebated Siding Profile Boards from Japan
Rebated Ipé wood boards (Lapacho) for shiplap-style siding, continuously shaped along edges. HTS 4409.22.90.30 applies to these unassembled tropical hardwood profiles.
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 detailed profile drawings in entry docs for CBP verification
• Ensure no metal fasteners pre-installed to avoid tools classification
• Comply with Forest Stewardship Council for competitive advantage