End-Matched Black Maple Tongue-and-Groove Planks from Japan
Black maple (Acer nigrum) planks with end-matched tongue-and-groove joints and side profiling, kiln-dried and surfaced. HTS 4409.29.26.30 covers these shaped nonconiferous flooring strips from Acer species.
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
• Specify end-jointing method in invoices to validate flooring classification over lumber
• Monitor thickness tolerances (under 25mm typical) to stay within flooring strip definitions
• Pair with proper HTS ruling requests for custom distressed finishes