Cedar Aromatic Coffin from Japan
Cedar wood coffin valued for its natural insect-repellent aroma, used in burials. Classified in HTS 4421.20.2000 as other wooden coffins, leveraging the chapter note including woody materials like cedar. Simple rectangular form without furniture features.
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
• Cedar may qualify for reduced inspections due to natural properties; maintain chain-of-custody for species ID; pitfall: confusing with 4414 wooden frames changes duty rates