Pine Wood Window Frame from Japan
A pre-assembled frame made from pine wood designed to hold single or double-pane glass for residential windows. Classified under HTS 4418.19.00.00 as 'other' builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, specifically for windows and their frames excluding cellular wood panels. It is imported as a complete frame ready for glass installation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify wood species origin documentation to comply with Lacey Act requirements for plant imports
• Ensure frames meet building code standards; provide engineering certifications if required by customs
• Avoid misclassification as unfinished lumber by confirming assembly exceeds simple planing or profiling