Sawn Bamboo Fence Rails from Japan
Chapter note includes bamboo as 'wood'; these are sawn and flattened bamboo culms forming 2x6 inch rails for modern minimalist fencing. HTS 4421.99.70 applies per chapter definition of wood.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Cite Chapter Note 1 confirming bamboo treatment as wood for classification
• Bore drainage holes in rails to prevent water accumulation
• Use silica-stabilized bamboo to minimize shrinkage during import