Oak Engineered Wood Flooring from Japan
Engineered oak wood flooring planks featuring tongue-and-groove edges, chamfered corners, and a pre-finished surface, designed specifically for parquet-style installation. Classified under HTS 4409.29.26 as nonconiferous wood continuously shaped along edges for flooring, not assembled. The oak species and flooring-specific profiling meet the exact criteria for this subheading.
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
• Verify wood origin certification to confirm nonconiferous species like oak; ensure shaping (T&G, chamfering) is documented in manufacturing specs
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as assembled parquet under 4418.30 if panels are pre-joined