Micronized Copper Treated Fir Dock Piling from Japan
Fir pilings for marine docks treated with micronized copper azole, in rough form without sapwood. HTS 4403.11.0050 covers these coniferous treated 'other' piles. Resistant to saltwater decay.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with US Coast Guard requirements for marine piling materials if destined for US waters
• Document full log-to-pile processing chain for traceability
• Test for heavy metal leaching if subject to environmental import scrutiny