Walnut Battenboard Wood Flooring Sheets from Japan
Battenboard plywood sheets with nonconiferous walnut outer ply, engineered for residential and commercial wood flooring installations. Not surface-covered beyond clear sealants that do not obscure the rich walnut grain patterns. HTS 4412.52.31.05 applies to this laminated wood flooring product.
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
• Provide detailed cross-section diagrams showing battenboard core with walnut outer ply to confirm construction type
• Label shipments clearly as 'wood flooring plywood' to prevent confusion with cabinet-grade panels
• Watch for formaldehyde emission compliance under TSCA Title VI for composite wood products