Maple Chamfered Parquet Strips from Japan
Individual maple hardwood strips with chamfered edges continuously shaped for interlocking parquet flooring, planed and end-jointed but not assembled. These nonconiferous pieces are designed for on-site installation. Classified in 4409.29.91.00 as other shaped nonconiferous wood not assembled.
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
• Obtain ISPM 15 heat treatment certification for wooden strips to meet quarantine requirements
• Label shipments clearly as 'unassembled shaped wood strips' to prevent confusion with finished flooring
• Test for moisture content under 19% to comply with stability standards and avoid warping claims