Rough Spruce Timber Beam 20x20 cm from Japan
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 — 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
• 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