Ash Wood Block Flooring Laminates from Japan
Laminates from blockboard with ash (nonconiferous) outer ply for block parquet flooring. Transparent finish preserves ash's prominent grain and color variations. Classified precisely under HTS 4412.52.31.05 for plywood wood flooring.
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
• Confirm blockboard core strips are wood (not fiberboard) via construction specs
• Avoid reclassification by documenting intended flooring installation method
• Check for kiln-drying certificates to meet phytosanitary import standards