Spruce Rough Cant for Veneer from Japan
Picea spruce rough cants, debarked but sapwood-present, minimally processed for rotary veneer peeling. Classifies in HTS 4403.24.01 as other spruce coniferous rough wood, not meeting squared tolerances. Sourced for plywood veneer production.
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
• Specify veneer log quality grades in contracts to match HTS description
• Protect ends with wax to minimize checking during long sea voyages
• Customs may require ultrasound scans for internal defect verification