Ash Plywood Wood Flooring Boards from Japan
Multi-ply wood flooring boards from sheets ≤6mm thick, outer ply of ash (Fraxinus spp.) nonconiferous wood. Natural surface or clear oil finish reveals ash's characteristic grain, designated as wood flooring under HTS 4412.33.32.25.
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
• Ensure invoices specify 'plywood panels for flooring assembly' to differentiate from 4418 finished goods
• Comply with CARB Phase 2 formaldehyde limits; include EPA TSCA certification
• Measure cross-ply orientation; improper lamination risks rejection as non-plywood