Mahogany Casement Window Frame from Japan
Premium mahogany wood frame for casement windows, pre-drilled for hinges and latches with weather-resistant profiling. HTS 4418.19.00.00 covers this as 'other' non-coniferous wood window frames in the builders' carpentry category. Used in custom architectural installations.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates proving heat treatment to avoid quarantine holds
• Document value breakdown if frames include metal hardware to separate tariff lines
• Beware of undervaluation pitfalls; customs scrutinizes high-value hardwoods like mahogany