Longleaf Pine Timber from Japan
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 — 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 aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, 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