Kempas Sliding Window Frame from Japan
Frames for horizontal sliding windows constructed from Kempas (Koompassia malaccensis), dense tropical hardwood from Southeast Asia. HTS 4418.11.00.00 for tropical wood builders' window joinery.
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
• Pre-apply finishes before import to demonstrate completed joinery status
• Maintain chain-of-custody records for rare tropical species verification
• Avoid overpacking that could damage assemblies and require parts reclassification