Balsam Fir Logs 20cm Diameter from Japan
Rough-cut balsam fir logs sourced from North American forests, with a minimum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 15 cm, stripped of bark but not further processed. These fall under HTS 4403.23.0142 as 'other fir; balsam' coniferous wood in the rough, suitable for sawmills or construction timber.
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 iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify species certification as balsam fir (Abies balsamea) via phytosanitary certificates to meet ISPM 15 standards and prevent quarantine issues
• Measure cross-sectional dimension precisely (15cm+ required); smaller logs shift to other subheadings
• Document bark removal process; fully unstripped logs may require fumigation