Bitumen Impregnated Bamboo Fiberboard Sheets from Japan
Fiberboard from bamboo (woody material per Chapter 44 note), density 0.35-0.5 g/cm³, bitumen impregnated for damp-proofing. Classifies under HTS 4411.94.00.10 as unworked ligneous fiberboard with bitumen impregnation. Sustainable alternative for sheathing and barriers.
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
• Document bamboo as 'ligneous material' per Chapter 44 note 1 to support classification
• Avoid mechanical surface texturing that would exclude from .00.10 subheading
• Comply with country-of-origin marking for bamboo products