Teak Double-Hung Window Frame from Japan
Durable teak wood frame for double-hung sash windows, assembled with mortise-and-tenon joints for superior strength. Classified in HTS 4418.19.00.00 for 'other' tropical hardwood window frames as builders' joinery. Rot-resistant for coastal applications.
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 FSC certification to demonstrate sustainable sourcing and expedite customs review
• Measure moisture content (<19%) to classify as 'dressed' rather than green wood
• Separate shipments of frames with glass to avoid window assembly classification