Sapwood Fir Rough Blocks from Japan
Rough blocks of fir (Abies spp.) retaining sapwood, bark stripped, squared minimally for carving stock. HTS 4403.24.0165 for other fir coniferous rough wood.
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Photographic evidence of rough surfaces aids customs verification
• Separate pure fir from S-P-F mixes to avoid subheading disputes
• Declare value based on rough volume, not potential finished yield