Padauk Chamfered Edge Molding Strips from Japan
Continuously chamfered Padauk wood strips, planed and rounded along edges for decorative flooring transitions or wall moldings, unassembled. HTS 4409.22.90.60 applies to this tropical hardwood with shaped edges/faces per the heading description. Not parquet-assembled but suitable for flooring 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
• Conduct species verification via DNA testing if requested by CBP to confirm Pterocarpus classification
• Declare exact dimensions; strips >118mm wide may face different statistical suffixes
• Watch for kiln-drying certificates; improperly dried wood risks ISPM 15 fumigation requirements