Bark-Free Ponderosa Pine Timbers 15.5cm x 4m from Japan
Bark-free, roughly squared Ponderosa pine timbers at exactly 15.5cm smallest cross-section for export. HTS 4403.21.0125 covers this specific pine species in rough form meeting dimension threshold.
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
• Photograph logs showing rough surfaces and measurements before shipment for disputes
• Confirm with customs broker if sapwood removal constitutes 'processing' (generally allowed)
• Track volume in cubic meters for accurate duty calculation on weight/volume basis