Pine Wood Pallet from Japan
A standard four-way entry wooden pallet made from pine lumber, designed for forklift handling and stacking goods in warehouses. It falls under HTS 4415.20.80.00 as a load board primarily used for transporting and storing palletized loads, excluding specialized cable-drums. These pallets are typically heat-treated to meet ISPM 15 export standards.
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 ISPM 15 heat treatment certification (IPPC stamp) on all wooden pallets to avoid fumigation delays at ports
• Provide detailed packing lists specifying wood species and dimensions to prevent misclassification as finished furniture
• Check for bark-free compliance; residual bark can lead to pest inspections and quarantines