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Bamboo French Doors Tropical Style from Japan

Engineered bamboo French doors with louvered panels for tropical climate ventilation. Chapter 44 note includes bamboo as 'wood'; classified under HTS 4418.29.4000 as French door joinery.

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

• Reference Chapter 44 note 1 confirming bamboo treatment as wood in all documentation

• Test for bamboo-specific treatments like borate preservatives requiring EPA review

• Distinguish from rattan/wicker by emphasizing engineered solid bamboo construction