Oak Staircase Balustrade Panels from Japan
Assembled oak wood panels for interior staircase balustrades, featuring decorative profiling. Falls under HTS 4418.99.91 as other builders' carpentry of wood for interior architectural joinery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain species certification for oak to meet Lacey Act requirements
• Document assembly process to prove joinery status vs. simple moldings
• Avoid mixing with metal components to prevent Chapter 73 classification