Walnut Engineered Oak Backer Wood Flooring Panels from Japan
Plywood flooring panels with top walnut (Juglans spp.) face ply over oak core plies, designed for residential installation with tongue-and-groove edges. Face ply ≤6mm thick, finished with transparent oil to highlight walnut figuring. Meets HTS 4412.33.26.25 criteria for walnut-faced plywood wood flooring.
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 detailed cross-section diagrams showing ply thickness and walnut face ply positioning during customs entry
• Test and certify binder content to confirm compliance with formaldehyde emission standards (CARB Phase 2)
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'solid wood' - specify multi-ply construction to prevent 4408 reclassification