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
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish preservative paint from decorative; only preservatives qualify for 4403.11
• Phytosanitary inspection critical for stump wood due to higher pest risk