Rough Spruce Timber Log 22 cm Square from Germany
Unprocessed spruce (Picea spp.) timber log, roughly squared with 22 cm cross-section, suitable for sawmill conversion. Meets 4403.23.0165 criteria for fir/spruce coniferous wood in the rough, over 15 cm smallest dimension. Commonly used in bridge construction.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Provide origin certificates specifying Abies/Picea species to avoid misclassification
• Check for CITES restrictions if hemlock contamination suspected (though not Abies/Picea)
• Document moisture content if kiln-dried, as this affects 'rough' status determination