Maple Plywood Hardwood Flooring from Japan
Engineered flooring made from plywood with maple (nonconiferous) top ply, multiple ≤6mm wood plies below, clear sealant allowing visibility of wood grain/texture, tongue-and-groove edges for installation. Fits HTS 4412.34.3225 as other plywood with nonconiferous outer ply, no obscuring surface cover, explicitly for wood flooring use. Provides dimensional stability over solid maple boards.
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
• Include detailed cross-section diagrams showing ply thicknesses and materials for CBP review
• Avoid vinyl or laminate tops; ensure transparency certification to stay in not-surface-covered category