Rough Spruce Timber Beam 20x20 cm from China
Unplaned spruce (Picea spp.) timber beam with smallest cross-sectional dimension of 20 cm, sourced from coniferous forests and roughly squared for structural use. Falls under HTS 4403.23.01 due to its fir/spruce species and dimension exceeding 15 cm, in rough state without further processing. Primarily used in heavy construction framing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Verify species certification via phytosanitary certificate to confirm Picea spp.; measure smallest cross-section accurately to avoid reclassification; ensure ISPM 15 compliance if kiln-dried beyond rough state