Plain Bamboo Dowel Pins 10mm x 100mm from Japan
Straight, smooth bamboo dowel pins at 10mm x 100mm, commonly used in construction formwork and heavy-duty woodworking joints. HTS 4421.91.10.00 applies to these plain bamboo articles as defined in Chapter 44 notes for woody materials.
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
• Include technical specs sheet showing no binders or treatments, aligning with plain wood definition
• For large-volume imports, pre-classify via CBP ruling to confirm bamboo status avoids audits