Maple Particle Board Laminated Shelf Board from Japan
Shelf board constructed with particle board core and maple veneer faces for retail shelving units. HTS 4412.92.07.00 applies given the particle board layer and nonconiferous maple outer plies per tariff hierarchy. Widely used in furniture assembly.
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
• Ensure maple fiber content labeling complies with FTC standards
• Document glue type and VOC emissions for EPA import clearance
• Avoid bulk packaging that could reclassify as unfinished particle board