Noble Fir Timber Rough Squared from Mexico
Roughly squared noble fir (Abies procera) timber beams from Pacific Northwest, minimum 18 cm cross-section, used for structural framing. Classified under HTS 4403.23.0142 as 'other fir' coniferous wood in the rough, not kiln-dried or planed.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Obtain CITES documentation if from old-growth stands; noble fir can trigger endangered species scrutiny
• Ensure 'roughly squared' status with photos/measurements; over-processing risks reclassification as sawn lumber
• Check for sapwood removal; residual sapwood may require additional heat treatment