Maple Plywood Engineered Wood Flooring from Japan
Engineered flooring made from plywood with multiple wood sheets ≤6mm thick, featuring an outer ply of maple (Acer spp.) nonconiferous wood. The natural maple grain is visible through optional clear UV coating, qualifying as 'wood flooring' under HTS 4412.33.32.25 for plywood panels intended for floor installation.
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
• Provide species certification proving maple (Acer spp.) outer ply; generic 'hardwood' labels risk reclassification
• Include installation instructions showing panels are for on-site assembly to distinguish from finished 4418 products
• Check binder content if agglomerated; ensure compliance with formaldehyde emission standards under TSCA Title VI