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