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
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
• 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