Beechwood Creosote from Japan
Beechwood creosote is a distillate from beech wood tar, historically used as an antiseptic and wood preservative before modern regulations. Classified under HTS 3807.00.00.00 as wood creosote, it differs from coal-tar creosote by its vegetable origin. Primarily used today in niche restoration projects.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain EPA approvals for preservative use in the US; label clearly to distinguish from coal-tar creosote; test for purity to avoid reclassification as mixed residues