End-Matched Cherry Wood Flooring Strips from Japan
American black cherry (Prunus serotina) strips, end-matched and edge-profiled for parquet floors, planed and UV-sanded. Nonconiferous hardwood continuously shaped along ends qualifies under HTS 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
• Lacey Act import declaration mandatory; detail harvest location and volume for traceability
• Test for formaldehyde emissions if any binders used in jointing process
• Avoid selling as 'sets' which could trigger 4418 classification for assembled goods