Rough Spruce Logs for Veneer Production from Japan
Picea spp. spruce logs in the rough state, stripped of bark, roughly squared for veneer slicing. Falls under HTS 4403.24.0165 as other coniferous spruce/fir rough wood, not stripped of all sapwood.
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
• Provide detailed species documentation (Picea spp.) and end-use statements to justify rough wood status
• Avoid over-squaring; dimensions must remain 'roughly squared' to prevent reclassification to sawn timber
• Include heat treatment certificates for ISPM 15 compliance if destined for packaging material production