Paint Treated Larch Logs from Mexico
Rough larch logs (coniferous) coated with paint preservatives to seal against moisture and fungi. Intended for landscape or structural applications, minimally processed. Classified in HTS 4403.11.00 as treated coniferous rough wood.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Document paint composition to prove preservative function, not just aesthetic coating
• Avoid bundling with sawn pieces to maintain rough wood status
• Obtain origin certificates specifying coniferous species like larch