Hem-Fir Mixed Battenboard from Japan
Battenboard from Hem-Fir mixed species with coniferous outer veneers, core battens spaced for strength, 25mm thickness. Under HTS 4412.59.95.00 as other battenboard with coniferous plies, per chapter notes allowing mixed woody species. Common in modular building systems.
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
• Use Hem-Fir certification from sustainable forestry programs; declare mixed species proportion if known to avoid statistical misreporting; inspect for binder content if any compression used in core