Meranti Tropical Wood Picture Window Frame from Japan
Fixed picture window frames from Shorea spp. (Meranti), lightweight tropical wood popular for large non-operable windows. Classified as tropical wood window joinery under HTS 4418.11.00.00.
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
• Use ISPM 15 compliant wood treatments for tropical species pest prevention
• Document exact species nomenclature as Meranti groups have varying restrictions
• Separate glazing beads if shipped unassembled to qualify as frames only