Thick Bamboo Engineered Hardwood Flooring from Japan
Multilayer assembled flooring panels featuring a bamboo top wear layer exceeding 6 mm thick, backed by plywood core for stability. Classified under HTS 4418.73.40.00 due to the thick bamboo face ply in multilayer construction for residential use. Ideal for high-traffic areas requiring durability.
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
• Verify bamboo wear layer thickness exceeds 6 mm with lab certification to qualify for this subheading
• Include mill test reports confirming multilayer assembly and species origin to avoid reclassification
• Ensure formaldehyde emission compliance (CARB Phase 2) with documentation for customs clearance