Bamboo Funeral Coffin from Japan
A traditional rectangular bamboo coffin designed for adult burial ceremonies, constructed entirely from woven or laminated bamboo strips. It falls under HTS 4421.20.10.00 as a coffin made exclusively of bamboo, classified as other articles of wood per chapter notes that include bamboo.
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
• Verify bamboo origin certification to comply with CITES if applicable and ensure material purity for HTS classification
• Provide detailed construction specs showing no non-wood components exceeding allowed limits to avoid reclassification