Narra Beaded Parquet Border Strips from Japan
Narra wood strips with beaded profiles along one edge and tongue/groove on others, sanded for unassembled parquet borders. Classified in HTS 4409.22.90.60 for Pterocarpus spp. tropical wood continuously shaped for flooring use. Beading qualifies as edge shaping per the heading.
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
• Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging; wood pallets must be heat-treated to avoid quarantine
• Provide origin certificates distinguishing Asian Narra from other Pterocarpus to aid valuation
• Separate decorative vs structural profiles in invoices to prevent averaging duty rates