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Hickory Grooved End-Jointed Shiplap Strips from Japan

Hickory wood shiplap strips with groove-overlap edges and end-jointed profiles, planed for walls/ceilings. Nonconiferous end-shaped under 4409.29.06.65.

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

• Demonstrate shiplap overlap < end-joint focus to secure 4409.29.06.65

• Insect screening during shipping prevents APHIS rejects

• Invoice as 'strips' not 'boards' to align with HTS language