Bark-Stripped Fir Beam Rough 18x25 cm from Japan
Rough fir (Abies spp.) beam with bark removed and sapwood partially stripped, smallest cross-section 18 cm, roughly squared for timber use. Fits HTS 4403.23.0165 as 'other' fir/spruce coniferous wood in the rough exceeding 15 cm dimension. Ideal for heavy construction framing.
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 aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include detailed measurements in commercial invoice to confirm 15+ cm cross-section eligibility
• Ensure compliance with ISPM 15 fumigation standards if any residual bark remains
• Avoid over-squaring during processing to prevent reclassification as finished sawn wood