Creosote-Dipped Beech Logs from Japan
European nonconiferous beech logs surface-dipped in creosote preservative, retained in near-round rough form for pulpwood. HTS 4403.12.00 covers this preserved nonconiferous rough wood treatment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove dip treatment meets AWPA standards; obtain bark beetle certifications; calculate volume precisely for duty assessment