Wenge Beaded Edge Panel Strips from Japan
Exotic wenge wood strips beaded along edges for wainscoting and wall panels, rebated on ends, tropical nonconiferous origin. Classified in HTS 4409.22.90 for continuous beading and shaping without assembly. Prized for dark grain in luxury interiors.
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
• Use binding rulings for exotic species like wenge to preempt classification disputes
• Document exact beading dimensions (must be continuous along edge/face per HTS note)