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Wide Plank Bamboo Engineered Strand Woven Flooring from Japan

Extra-wide planks (7+ inches) using strand-woven bamboo technology for wear layer over multilayer strand core, offering superior hardness. HTS 4418.73.70.00 covers this 'other' bamboo top layer assembled flooring panel. Strand weaving densifies bamboo fibers for Janka hardness rivaling oak.

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

• Document strand-woven manufacturing process with density specs (>1.0 g/cm³) to verify engineered construction

• Provide Janka hardness test results to support premium classification claims

• Ensure all layers meet bamboo content requirements through cross-section photography