Ponderosa Pine Lumber Billets from Japan
Roughly squared billets of Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) harvested for downstream sawmilling into boards. These logs retain natural contours with minimal processing, fitting HTS 4403.22.0125 for Ponderosa pine logs and timber in the rough.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Measure dimensions to ensure cross-sections remain 'roughly squared' (not precisely machined) to maintain rough wood status
• Label shipments clearly with species and rough condition to prevent misclassification as processed lumber
• Prepare for ISPM 15 compliance if logs will be temporarily stored before processing