Finger-Jointed Stud Lumber from Japan
Finger-jointed studs are short lumber pieces end-joined with finger joints and dried to form continuous structural wall framing members. HTS 4418.99.91.40 covers these fabricated structural wood products for vertical load-bearing in light-frame construction. Reduces waste and provides uniform quality.
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
• Provide joint strength test results and grade stamps from accredited agencies
• Mark packages with treatment status (e.g
• HT for heat-treated) per ISPM 15
• Document fabrication to distinguish from dimension lumber under 4407