4409.22.90.30/Ipé V-Jointed Deck Siding Planks/Japan

Ipé V-Jointed Deck Siding Planks from Japan

Durable Ipé (Handroanthus spp.) planks with V-jointed edges, ideal for outdoor decking and siding applications. The continuous V-jointing along faces qualifies as shaped wood under HTS 4409.22.90.30, distinct from plain sawn lumber.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide fumigation certificates compliant with USDA APHIS for tropical hardwoods

• Measure profiles to confirm continuous shaping; photos or samples aid CBP review

• Label clearly as Ipé (Tahibo/Lapacho) to match exact subheading description