Black Spruce Construction Timber from Japan
Rough Picea mariana timber from eastern Canada, squared with >15 cm sections, destined for framing after kiln drying. Classified precisely under HTS 4403.23.0135 for spruce species in rough condition.
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
• Declare volume in cubic meters accurately; fumigation cert for long-sea transit; watch for reclassification if over-squared resembling sawn lumber