Longleaf Pine Rough Logs from Japan
Unprocessed logs from Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) with bark partially stripped, cross-section exceeding 15 cm, used for lumber production. HTS 4403.21.0120 covers these specific Southern pine species in rough form.
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
• Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging for logs to meet wood packaging regulations
• Document moisture content if kiln-dried slightly; excessive drying risks reclassification
• Separate shipments by species to simplify customs verification of Southern pine status