Teak Tongue and Groove Deck Strips from Japan
Nonconiferous teak wood strips with tongue and groove shaping continuously along edges for outdoor decking or marine flooring, planed and durable treated but unassembled. Meets 4409.29.91.00 as other shaped nonconiferous wood.
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
• CITES Appendix II permits required for teak; ensure chain-of-custody documentation
• Declare any surface treatments separately to avoid chemical classification overrides
• Measure cross-sections precisely; deck strips must qualify as 'strips' not boards