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
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
• 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