Engineered Bamboo Flooring Underlayment Panel from Japan
Laminated bamboo plywood panels designed as underlayment for flooring installations, providing stability and moisture resistance. Classified in HTS 4412.10.9000 as other bamboo plywood, not strip-based. Typically 1/4-inch thick with cross-grain lamination.
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
• Include installation instructions and moisture content certificates (under 12%) for construction import verification
• Comply with CARB Phase 2 emission standards; retain third-party lab testing reports
• Avoid bulk packaging without pallets; ensure proper stacking to prevent warping claims during inspection