End-Matched Ash Hardwood Flooring Planks from Japan
White ash (Fraxinus americana) planks end-matched for click-lock installation, tongued-grooved, and finger-jointed where needed. Sanded nonconiferous flooring continuously shaped along ends under 4409.29.06.55.
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
• Monitor emerald ash borer regulations; provide pest-free certificates from origin
• Specify unfinished status to avoid laminate flooring duties
• Batch-test for color consistency to match importer specs and prevent disputes