Longleaf Pine Timber from Germany
Roughly squared timber from Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris), bark-removed and suitable for heavy construction. Classified under HTS 4403.22.0120 due to its specific identification as a Southern yellow pine species in the rough state. Prized for durability in flooring and structural beams.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Provide detailed grading certificates showing rough-squared dimensions to avoid reclassification
• Check for CITES restrictions on old-growth Longleaf pine; younger stands typically exempt
• Document chain of custody to prove non-endangered sourcing amid conservation concerns