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Bamboo Bookshelf Joinery Units from Japan

Modular bamboo shelving joinery for built-in library installations, featuring brackets and rails. Under HTS 4418.91.91 as other bamboo carpentry joinery for builders. Excludes standalone furniture, focusing on construction-integrated use.

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

• Specify 'for fixed installation' in commercial invoices to affirm builders' joinery status

• Ensure no pre-applied finishes that suggest retail furniture packaging

• Comply with CARB Phase 2 emissions for any bamboo composite shelving