Densified Bamboo Block for Cutting Board Blanks from Japan
Compressed bamboo blocks densified per Chapter 44 note covering woody materials, used for premium cutting board blanks. HTS 4413.00.00.00 includes densified bamboo blocks due to explicit chapter coverage.
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
• Chapter note explicitly includes bamboo; reference in entry summary to preempt questions
• Distinguish from bamboo plywood (4412); solid densified blocks only
• FSC certification aids verification for eco-preferred importers