Scots Pine Construction Timbers 18x25 cm from Mexico
Rough squared Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) beams with 18 cm minimum cross-section, bark removed for construction framing. Classified under HTS 4403.21.01 due to pine species and large dimension exceeding 15 cm threshold.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Obtain origin certificates proving Pinus sylvestris to prevent reclassification
• Ensure no rough squaring beyond permitted tolerances to stay in 4403
• Check for kiln-drying declarations; dried wood may require 4407 classification