White Oak Engineered Chevron Flooring from Japan
Engineered white oak flooring in chevron pattern with 4mm wear layer and balancing plywood backer. Falls under HTS 4418.99.91.05 as non-parquet assembled wood flooring panels for sophisticated herringbone installations. Engineered stability prevents warping in varying humidity.
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 wear layer thickness in technical specs; thin veneers risk reclassification to plywood headings
• Include installation method descriptions to affirm flooring end-use versus components
• Bundle with subfloor adhesive declarations if sold as kits to avoid set classification issues