End-Matched Beech Wood Flooring Strips from Japan
European beech (Fagus sylvatica) strips with end-matched joints, micro-chamfered edges, and smooth sanded faces for premium interiors. Nonconiferous wood continuously end-shaped for parquet per HTS 4409.29.06.55.
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
• EU beech requires phytosanitary cert proving no oak wilt contamination
• Maintain 6-9% equilibrium moisture content with humidity logs
• Separate from bamboo (also 'wood' per chapter note) which may use same code but different sourcing