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Birch End-Jointed Parquet Planks from Japan

End-jointed birch (Betula pendula) planks with tongue, groove, and micro-bevel edges for seamless parquet installation. HTS 4409.29.26.50 covers this nonconiferous species' shaped flooring.

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

• Document end-jointing method and adhesive use (<3% binder per subheading notes analogy)

• Include grading certificates (e.g

• NHLA standards) for quality and defect declarations

• Package in retail-ready bundles under 5m² to qualify as individual pieces, not panels