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European Beech Molded Profile Flooring from Japan

Molded beech (Fagus sylvatica) wood strips with beaded and rebated edges for interlocking parquet floors, sanded finish. Specifically classified under HTS 4409.29.26.50 for shaped beech 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

• Source from FSC-certified suppliers and retain chain-of-custody docs for species verification

• Measure cross-sections to confirm dimensions meet 'strips for flooring' parameters

• Separate profiled pieces from accessories like underlayment to avoid set classification