Teak Alternative Plywood Flooring from Japan
Plywood flooring mimicking teak grain but using other nonconiferous species outer ply, all wood sheets ≤6mm, transparent lacquer finish, bevelled for floating installation. HTS 4412.34.3225 for other wood flooring plywood not surface-covered obscuringly. Economical stable alternative to tropical hardwoods.
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
• Species ID critical; 'teak alternative' must document actual wood to avoid tropical reclass
• Ensure no binders >3% if resembling pellets, but plywood exempt
• Retail packaging may trigger GRI 3 set rules if with underlay