Bark-Removed Fir Timbers from Japan
Fir (Abies spp.) timbers debarked but retaining sapwood, irregularly shaped and unsquared from mechanical processing. HTS 4403.24.01 covers this as 'other' coniferous rough wood of fir/spruce species. Ideal for rustic furniture blanks or further rough processing.
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 species identification via dendrochronology reports if challenged by customs
• Ensure moisture content documentation under 19% for stability during ocean transit
• Watch for auto-reclassification if dimensions suggest 'roughly squared' tolerances