Bamboo Cellular Structural Panels from Japan
Panels utilizing bamboo (considered woody material per Chapter 44 note) in cellular honeycomb form for sustainable construction and furniture cores. Classified under HTS 4418.92.00.00 as cellular wood panels including bamboo-derived products.
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
• Explicitly declare 'bamboo as wood equivalent' citing Chapter 44 note 1 to prevent Chapter 14 misclassification
• Source certification crucial - ensure <3% binders if agglomerated like wood pellets/briquettes