Radiata Pine Pulpwood Logs from Japan
Rough-cut logs from Radiata Pine (Pinus radiata) specifically harvested and prepared for pulp and paper production. These coniferous logs are stripped of bark but not further processed, measuring typically 10-20 feet in length with diameters of 6-12 inches. Classified under HTS 4403.22.0108 as 'pulpwood' of pine species due to their primary end use in wood pulp manufacturing.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests or diseases, as required for coniferous wood imports under ISPM 15 standards
• Verify species identification through botanical documentation to ensure classification as Pinus spp. pulpwood
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as sawn lumber, which shifts to Chapter 44 headings 4407+