Unstripped Lodgepole Pine Logs
Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) logs in the rough state with bark partially intact, roughly squared for transport, destined for sawmills. Falls under HTS 4403.22.0165 as other pine (Pinus spp.), coniferous wood in the rough.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into Hem-fir dimensional lumber
Mixed hemlock-fir sawn products use specific 4407.14; pure pine stays separate.
If from eucalyptus or similar non-coniferous
Non-coniferous rough wood shifts to 4403.12 regardless of pine-like appearance.
If identified as tropical hardwood pine substitute
Non-coniferous species resembling pine fall under other rough wood categories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain fumigation certificates if bark is present to meet quarantine regulations
• Document moisture content to prevent classification disputes with kiln-dried products
• Measure cross-sections carefully; exceeding rough squaring limits risks reclassification
Related Products under HTS 4403.22.01.65
Rough Pine Lumber from Radiata Pine
Unplaned pine wood (Pinus radiata) in the rough, stripped of bark but not squared, used primarily for construction framing. Classified under 4403.22.0165 as other pine species wood in the rough, coniferous, meeting the criteria for minimally processed coniferous logs.
Rough Squared Ponderosa Pine Timbers
Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) timbers roughly squared, sapwood removed, intended for structural beams after further milling. This 'other' pine wood in the rough qualifies for 4403.22.0165 as coniferous, minimally processed.
Scots Pine Rough Logs
Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) logs in the rough, bark stripped, from European forests for US re-export processing. Classified as other Pinus spp. coniferous wood in the rough under 4403.22.0165.
Rough Jack Pine Boards
Jack pine (Pinus banksiana) in rough board form, sapwood removed but edges irregular, for pulpwood or framing. Meets 4403.22.0165 as other coniferous pine species in the rough, not further worked.