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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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