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
9903.03.060%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
• 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