Balau Double-Hung Window Frame from Japan
Traditional double-hung sash window frames from Balau (Shorea spp.), red tropical hardwood with excellent durability. Classified under tropical wood window joinery HTS 4418.11.00.00.
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
• Use heat-treated shipping pallets to comply with wood packaging regulations
• Provide architectural specifications showing window frame dimensions
• Separate muntin bars if shipped as components rather than assembled units