Red Spruce Construction Timbers from Japan
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.
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
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Grade according to US lumber standards pre-import; ensure chain-of-custody for sustainable sourcing claims; declare as 'green' if over 19% moisture