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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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