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Painted Spruce Sawn Lumber 2x4 from Japan

Sawn spruce lumber measuring 2x4x8 feet, treated with paint to protect against moisture and insects. The paint treatment is a preservative, and the coniferous spruce exceeds 6 mm in thickness, meeting the criteria for tariff item 4407.12.00.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

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Import Tips

• Classify the lumber as sawn wood, not as a construction material, to avoid Chapter 94

• Ensure the paint is a preservative coating and declare it as such to CBSA

• Keep the species and dimensions in shipping documents for quick clearance