Rough Fir Logs for Construction Lumber from Japan
Unprocessed fir logs (Abies spp.) stripped of bark but roughly squared, measuring over 6 inches in diameter. Classified under HTS 4403.24.0142 as 'other fir; balsam' in the rough state, not further sawn or chipped. Used primarily for producing dimensional lumber in building 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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests or diseases, as required for coniferous logs under ISPM 15
• Verify species identification through botanical documentation to ensure classification as Abies spp. fir, avoiding reclassification
• Declare exact dimensions and moisture content to prevent disputes over 'rough' vs. processed status