Bamboo Edge-Glued Workbench Tops from Japan
Heavy-duty edge-glued bamboo lumber tops for workbenches and craft tables, joined from select strips for impact resistance. Classified under HTS 4421.91.94.00 as bamboo edge-glued lumber, these are robust semi-finished products. Ideal for garages and workshops due to hardness exceeding many hardwoods.
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
• Test for Janka hardness if claiming superior durability to support value declarations
• Ensure no metal fasteners that could shift to Chapter 82 tool classifications
• Provide assembly instructions showing end-use as lumber, not complete benches