Beech Cellular Wood Panels from Japan
Lightweight panels made from beech wood with a cellular core structure, used in furniture and interior partitions for their strength-to-weight ratio. Classified under HTS 4418.92.00.00 as cellular wood panels, which feature an internal honeycomb or foam-like wood cellular structure distinct from solid or laminated panels.
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
• Verify cellular structure meets definition (honeycomb/foamed core) via cross-section samples to avoid misclassification as laminated panels
• Provide mill certificates confirming 100% wood composition (no bamboo unless declared as woody material per Chapter 44 note)
• Label species accurately (e.g
• Fagus sylvatica for beech) to comply with Lacey Act declarations for protected woods