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