Norway Spruce Timber from Japan
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.
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 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
Import Tips
• Require invoice detailing exact Picea species and rough dimensions; inspect for bark remnants to prevent fumigation delays; declare volume in cubic meters per HTS statistical notes