Narra V-Jointed Parquet Friezes from Japan
Narra wood friezes with V-jointed edges, continuously shaped, sanded, and end-jointed for use in parquet flooring borders, supplied unassembled. Falls under HTS 4409.22.90.60 as tropical nonconiferous wood (Pterocarpus indicus) with profiled faces/edges. The V-joint shaping qualifies it as 'continuously shaped' wood for flooring.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'Narra/Padauk profiles for flooring' with species scientific name to avoid misclassification
• Ensure moisture content <12% with certificates to prevent pest issues under USDA APHIS rules
• Avoid bundling with fittings; sets with metal components may require 4418 classification