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Maple Laminated Hardwood Flooring Panels from Japan

High-quality maple outer ply on plywood base for durable laminate flooring systems. Nonconiferous maple provides light color and hardness for commercial use. Classified in HTS 4412.92.52.05 as other wood flooring plywood.

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

• Conduct species verification testing to confirm nonconiferous classification

• Include installation instructions if packaged for retail to support end-use claim

• Watch for undervaluation penalties on high-value hardwoods like maple