Hand-Scraped Maple Beaded Profile Flooring from Japan
Distressed hand-scraped hard maple planks with beaded edge profiles, tongued and grooved, ideal for rustic interiors. Classified in HTS 4409.29.26.30 as shaped maple (Acer spp.) wood flooring strips, planed and end-jointed but not assembled.
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
• Use high-res photos of edge profiles in CF-7501 entries to prove continuous shaping requirement
• Test for CITES compliance if any Acer species sourcing raises endangered wood concerns
• Bundle in smaller lots under 100 sq ft to ease informal entry and reduce bonding needs