Slash Pine Construction Timber from Japan
Rough timber from Slash pine (Pinus elliottii), Southern yellow pine group, squared with 18 cm minimum cross-section for structural beams. Precisely matches HTS 4403.21.0120 criteria for large-dimension Southern pine rough 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
• Include end-use statements if for construction to support valuation but not classification
• Inspect for defects documentation; excessive knots may affect commercial value declaration
• Confirm no chemical treatments applied, as treated wood falls under Chapter 44 heading 4418