Ponderosa Pine Structural Timbers from Japan
Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) timbers, roughly squared in rough state with 22cm minimum cross-section for beam production. Classified in HTS 4403.21.0130 as other pine logs/timber meeting coniferous rough wood criteria.
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
• Ensure no end-trimming beyond rough state; trimmed ends may classify as 4407 sawn
• Batch-test moisture content; excessive drying risks semi-processed classification
• Label bundles clearly with species and dimensions for CBP inspection