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Bamboo Sawn Fence Pickets from Japan

Sawn and split bamboo pickets per chapter note including woody materials, vertical grain fencing. HTS 4421.99.70.40 covers sawn bamboo fencing components. Fast-growing sustainable alternative.

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

• Chapter note confirms bamboo as 'wood'; declare processing method

• Quarantine treatment mandatory for bamboo borers

• Specify Moso vs other species for tariff accuracy