Cherry V-Jointed Parquet Friezes from Japan
Black cherry wood friezes for parquet floors, featuring V-jointed edges, tongue-and-groove ends, molded profiles, and finger-jointed lengths, not assembled. Perfectly matches HTS 4409.29.26 for nonconiferous shaped wood flooring components. Frieze design and cherry hardwood confirm 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
• Document frieze dimensions (typically narrow parquet borders) and CITES compliance if tropical cherry variants; test for insect presence
• Pitfall: Bundling with adhesives may trigger set classification under 4418