Fraser Fir Construction Logs from Germany
Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) logs in the rough, bark-stripped, 16 cm minimum diameter, intended for heavy timber construction. HTS 4403.23.0142 applies to these 'other fir; balsam' coniferous logs meeting the large cross-section criteria.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Use calibrated calipers for cross-section verification during customs inspection to avoid duty disputes
• Include mill certificates confirming no chemical treatment; treated wood may classify differently
• Label shipments clearly as 'rough fir logs' to prevent confusion with finished lumber