Balsam Fir Log Bundles for Export from Japan
Bundled balsam fir logs in rough state, sapwood stripped, for overseas sawmilling. HTS 4403.24.0142 designates these as 'other fir; balsam' coniferous logs and timber. Average length 32 feet, sorted by grade.
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
• Secure bundles to prevent shifting during ocean transport, with proper lashing declarations
• Include fumigation certificates valid for 20+ days transit time
• Separate species bundles to avoid commingling with spruce or pine logs