Pressure-Treated Spruce Timbers from Japan
Roughly squared spruce timbers pressure-treated with wood preservatives for decay resistance, in untreated log-like form. Falls under 4403.11.0060 for 'other' treated coniferous rough wood, not meeting criteria for specific softwood species subheadings. Common for marine pilings or bridge construction.
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide chemical analysis or treatment certificates to prove preservative use under 4403.11
• Check for ISPM 15 marking if for packaging use, though rough wood may require kiln-drying alternatives