Decorative Wooden Coasters from Japan
Round bamboo or walnut coasters with laser-etched designs for protecting furniture surfaces. These qualify under HTS 4421.99.98.80 per chapter note including bamboo as 'wood' for other articles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.3%
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
• Measure moisture content to ensure stability; high moisture risks rejection
• Avoid food-contact claims that could trigger FDA prior notice requirements
• Document natural oil finishes to distinguish from chemically treated wood