Shortleaf Pine Lumber Logs from Japan
Rough logs of Shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) measuring over 15 cm cross-section, sapwood removed, destined for sawmills. Classifies under HTS 4403.21.0120 for designated Southern pine rough coniferous wood.
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 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
• Calibrate measuring equipment for consistent cross-section verification at entry
• Retain forestry source certificates tracing to US Southern pine growing regions
• Bundle logs uniformly to facilitate customs inspection without disassembly