Ipe Tropical Hardwood Flooring Panels from Japan
Engineered wood flooring consisting of laminated plywood with ipe (Brazilian walnut) tropical hardwood as the outer ply for exceptional hardness. Falls under HTS 4412.91.51.05 due to tropical outer ply and designation as wood flooring. Ideal for high-traffic areas with superior wear resistance.
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
• Source ipe with proper chain-of-custody docs to meet US endangered species import rules
• Document exact ply composition to prove tropical outer layer vs inner plies
• Watch for CBP challenges on 'flooring' claim—include install specs in paperwork