Narra End-Jointed Tongue & Groove Strips from Japan
End-jointed Narra strips with tongue-and-groove long edges for wide-plank flooring, continuously shaped and sanded. Fits HTS 4409.22.90.60 as unassembled tropical wood profiles of Pterocarpus. End-jointing permitted without shifting classification.
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
• Declare jointing method and adhesive type; finger-joints ok but synthetic binders scrutinized
• Test for formaldehyde emissions if any glues used, per TSCA Title VI for composites
• Avoid retail packaging; bulk shipments stay in 4409 vs consumer-ready 4418