Paint-Sealed Hemlock Stumps from Japan
Rough hemlock wood stumps sealed with preservative paint end-cuts to prevent checking. Classed under 4403.11.0060 as other treated coniferous rough wood. Sourced for specialty rustic furniture bases.
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Distinguish preservative paint from decorative; only preservatives qualify for 4403.11
• Phytosanitary inspection critical for stump wood due to higher pest risk