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Strand-Woven Unidirectional Bamboo Laminate Floor Planks from Japan

Assembled flooring panels made from strand-woven bamboo with fibers aligned unidirectionally in the top wear layer, offering superior hardness and stability. Meets HTS 4418.73.60.00 as multilayer bamboo flooring excluding cork-core variants, distinguished by its linear strand pattern. Commonly used in modern interior designs.

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

Include manufacturing specs confirming strand compression and unidirectional alignment in the bamboo wear layer for CBP verification

Label shipments clearly as 'assembled multilayer flooring panels' to prevent confusion with unassembled bamboo boards

Test for formaldehyde emissions if marketed as low-VOC; non-compliant products face import holds under TSCA regulations