Solid Hard Maple V-Jointed Flooring Strips from Japan
Solid sugar maple (Acer saccharum) strips with V-jointed edges, end-jointed for seamless installation, and sanded finish. Fits HTS 4409.29.26.30 for shaped nonconiferous maple wood flooring, meeting precise dimensions for residential use.
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
• Provide detailed edge profiling specs (V-joint dimensions) in entry docs to distinguish from plain sawn lumber
• Obtain ISPM-15 compliant heat treatment certification for wooden packaging to avoid quarantine holds
• Check for formaldehyde emission compliance if pre-finished to meet U.S
• TSCA Title VI regulations