Cherry V-Jointed Flooring Slats from Japan
Nonconiferous cherry wood slats continuously V-jointed along edges and faces for traditional parquet or paneling applications, sanded for finish but supplied unassembled. These strips qualify under 4409.29.91.00 as other nonconiferous shaped wood products.
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
• Use CITES documentation if cherry species approaches protected thresholds; most common varieties exempt
• Document exact shaping process (V-joint only) to differentiate from assembled or machined goods
• Bundle in non-retail quantities to avoid reclassification as consumer-ready packaged flooring