Lumber for US Furniture Manufacturing from Japan
Hardwood lumber imported for kiln drying, planing, and machining into furniture components manufactured in US cabinet shops.
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
• Submit furniture blueprints and CNC machining programs showing lumber transformation
• Pre-machined components classify under Chapter 94 furniture parts
• Lacey Act declarations required regardless of processing status