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Unfinished Bamboo Mat Sheets from Japan

Large sheets of plaited bamboo bound in parallel strands, sold unfinished for custom mat making. Falls under HTS 4601.92.20.00 as other bamboo products in sheet form, not yet finished articles.

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

Specify 'unfinished' in invoices to differentiate from retail-ready mats in 4602

Test for moisture content; overly processed bamboo may classify as wood under 44

Bundle securely to maintain sheet form during transit, avoiding disintegration claims