Ash Tongue-and-Groove Engineered Planks from Japan
White ash engineered flooring planks with micro-beveled T&G edges, multi-layer construction but primarily solid ash face, machined for floating installation. Qualifies for HTS 4409.29.26 as nonconiferous shaped wood flooring, unassembled. Ash profiling and flooring designation control classification.
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
• Break down layer composition in entry docs (ash wear layer vs core); humidity test certificates prevent claims issues
• Pitfall: Engineered misread as plywood under 4412 without solid face dominance