Walnut Face Ply Engineered Hardwood Flooring from Japan
Engineered wood flooring made from plywood with multiple thin wood plies, featuring an exposed outer ply of walnut (Juglans spp.) wood not exceeding 6mm thick. The surface is uncovered or coated with clear varnish that preserves the natural walnut grain and texture. Classified under HTS 4412.33.26.25 as plywood wood flooring with walnut face ply from specified nonconiferous species.
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
• Verify species certification for walnut (Juglans spp.) face ply via CITES documentation if applicable to prevent misclassification
• Ensure all plies are ≤6mm thick and declare exact wood species on entry to avoid reclassification to other plywood subheadings
• Provide mill test reports confirming no obscuring surface covering beyond clear/transparent materials