Walnut Tongue-and-Groove End Rails from Japan
Walnut hardwood rails with continuous end profiling and tongue-and-groove along longitudinal edges, sanded for cabinetry applications. Falls under HTS 4409.29.06 as nonconiferous wood shaped along ends (and edges), not assembled into furniture parts.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'profiled lumber - not furniture parts' to prevent 9403 misclassification
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates for all nonconiferous hardwoods to meet USDA requirements
• Measure profile dimensions precisely; shapes > specific tolerances may qualify for different stats