Rough Fir Construction Piles from Japan
Heavy fir wood piles for foundation work, in the rough with sapwood removed, 15cm+ cross-section. Classified as 'other' poles/piles/posts under HTS 4403.23.0116 for coniferous fir.
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
• Include engineering specs in shipment docs to justify pile/post classification
• Test moisture content; excessive sapwood removal may imply further processing
• Comply with local building codes via pre-shipment pilings inspection