End-Matched Hickory Wood Flooring from Japan
Hickory (Carya spp.) durable flooring strips with precision end-matching and micro-beveled edges, sanded for finish coat application. Nonconiferous species continuously shaped for interlocking wood flooring per 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
• Certify Janka hardness rating in specs; hickory's density affects freight and valuation
• Use heat-treated shipping pallets to comply with bark-free requirements
• Document width consistency (e.g
• 3-5 inches) to distinguish from lumber planks