Keruing V-Jointed Wall Paneling from Japan
Keruing wood boards with V-jointed edges, chamfered profiles, and sanded surfaces for interior wall paneling installations. Falls under HTS 4409.22.9045 as continuously shaped nonconiferous tropical wood (Keruing species) along edges and faces, supplied unassembled. Ideal for decorative architectural applications.
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 showing continuous shaping to justify 4409 classification; obtain phytosanitary certificates for tropical species; watch for misclassification as 4411 if finger-jointed excessively