Hickory Engineered Plank Flooring from Japan
Multi-ply engineered planks with hickory outer veneer (nonconiferous wood), ≤6mm plies throughout, UV-cured clear finish showing texture, suitable for high-traffic areas. Classifies to HTS 4412.34.3225 as plywood wood flooring, other nonconiferous ply, surface not obscuring grain. Cross-grain construction reduces warping.
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
• Ply composition affidavits essential; prove no bamboo/woody materials per Chapter note
• Check for formaldehyde emissions compliance under TSCA Title VI
• Avoid bulk packing misdeclared as lumber; specify flooring use