Keruing T&G Parquet Strips from Japan
Pre-shaped Keruing wood strips with tongued and grooved edges for parquet flooring assembly, planed and sanded for smooth finish. Classified under HTS 4409.22.9045 as nonconiferous tropical wood continuously shaped along edges, specifically Keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.), not assembled. Meets criteria for profiled wood used in flooring applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify species certification as Keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.) with CITES documentation if required; ensure shaping is along edges/faces per HTS definition; provide mill certificates confirming nonconiferous tropical origin to avoid reclassification