End-Matched White Oak Hardwood Flooring Strips from Japan
White oak (Quercus alba) flooring planks featuring end-matched joints and tongue-groove edges, sanded for smooth finish. Nonconiferous wood continuously shaped along ends and edges for seamless parquet installation. Meets 4409.29.06.55 as end-jointed wood flooring not assembled.
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
• Label with precise species name and origin; white oak may require Lacey Act declarations for US import compliance
• Ensure end-match tolerance within 0.5mm and document kiln-drying process to prevent warping claims