Densified Birch Plywood Block for Tool Handles from Japan
Compressed birch wood block densified for superior hardness, used in manufacturing hammer and axe handles. HTS 4413.00.00.00 covers this as densified wood in blocks, where lignin acts as natural binder under heat and pressure.
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
• Document the absence of added binders; densification relies on wood's natural lignin to meet strict 4413 definition
• Measure and record block dimensions pre-import; exceeding certain sizes may trigger lumber regulations
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 4412 - require process affidavits from supplier