Spruce (Picea spp.)
Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared: > Other, coniferous: > Of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.), other > Logs and timber: > Spruce (Picea spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
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)
Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 4403.24.01.35
Sitka Spruce Logs
Rough-cut logs from Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis), stripped of bark but not further processed, sourced from Pacific Northwest forests. Classified under HTS 4403.24.0135 as spruce (Picea spp.) wood in the rough, specifically logs and timber. Used primarily for construction lumber and plywood production.
Norway Spruce Timber
Roughly squared timber from Norway Spruce (Picea abies), with sapwood removed, imported as large beams for sawmills. Falls under HTS 4403.24.0135 for spruce (Picea spp.) logs and timber in the rough state. Common in European forestry for structural applications.
Black Spruce Rough Logs
Unprocessed logs from Black Spruce (Picea mariana), boreal forest origin, roughly squared for transport efficiency. HTS 4403.24.0135 applies to all Picea spp. in log/timber form, not stripped beyond basic debarking. Ideal for pulpwood and dimension lumber.
Engelmann Spruce Lumber Billets
Rough billets from Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii), high-elevation Rocky Mountain source, minimally squared. Classified precisely under HTS 4403.24.0135 as spruce logs/timber in the rough. Primarily destined for interior framing and musical instruments.
White Spruce Debarked Timbers
Debarked but roughly squared timbers from White Spruce (Picea glauca), Alaskan/Canadian origin for export. HTS 4403.24.0135 covers this Picea spp. stage before sawing. Used in heavy construction and utility poles.
Oriental Spruce Rough Logs
Logs from Oriental Spruce (Picea orientalis), Caucasian mountain forests, shipped in rough form with partial bark removal. Fits HTS 4403.24.0135 for all Picea species timber/logs. Valued for resonant tonewood in violin making.
Red Spruce Construction Timbers
Rough timbers from Red Spruce (Picea rubens), Appalachian source, squared for structural use. HTS 4403.24.0135 designates spruce (Picea spp.) logs/timber in rough condition. Key for timber framing and bridge building.