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Pre-drilled Acoustic Studs from Japan

Resilient channel pre-drilled 2x4 studs for sound-rated partition walls with staggered notch patterns. Under HTS 4418.99.10.00 as drilled lumber studs for specialized carpentry in commercial interiors. Reduces sound transmission between spaces.

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

• Include STC-rating documentation supporting acoustic design claims

• Ensure drill patterns match US building specs to avoid re-work

• Verify no synthetic resilient channels trigger plastics classification