S-P-F Rough Treated Lumber Billets
Mixed spruce-pine-fir (S-P-F) billets in rough form, treated with preservatives per subheading note. Used for further processing, these are coniferous wood under tariff item 4403.11.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the billets are from non-coniferous species.
This item covers other rough wood from non-coniferous species.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the billets are in the rough state—not further processed
• Have documentation of the preservative treatment and species mix (S-P-F)
• Declare the billets as rough wood to avoid reclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 4403.11.00
ACQ-Treated Douglas Fir Billets
Roughly squared Douglas fir billets treated with alkaline copper quaternary (ACQ) preservative. The treatment protects against decay and insects, while the billets remain in the rough state, not further shaped. Classified under tariff item 4403.11.00 as coniferous wood in the rough, treated with preservatives.
ACQ-Treated Lodgepole Pine Fence Post
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CCA Treated Cedar Stakes
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CCA-Treated Douglas Fir Fence Post
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CCA-Treated Hem-Fir Power Poles
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CCA Treated Spruce Piling Timber
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