Purpleheart Beaded Tropical Hardwood Strips from Japan
Vibrant purpleheart (Peltogyne spp.) tropical hardwood strips featuring double beaded edges for accent parquet borders, kiln-dried and planed. HTS 4409.22.90.90 designation for 'other' nonconiferous tropical wood with continuous edge beading. Color stability requires proper drying certification.
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
• Colorfastness certificates essential for purpleheart imports
• Bead diameter specification prevents molding misclassification
• South American origins need CONAMA environmental clearance