Oak Staircase Newel Post from Japan
Turned oak newel post for wooden staircases, featuring decorative joinery and tenon connections for balustrade assembly. Falls under HTS 4418.99.91.95 as other builders' carpentry of wood, specifically staircase components excluding full assembled staircases.
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 engineering specs showing load-bearing joinery to justify builders' carpentry classification
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates for oak to comply with USDA APHIS regulations on oak wilt risks