Douglas-Fir Pulp Logs Bulk from Mexico
Bulk shipment Douglas-fir pulp logs in rough condition, sapwood stripped, minimum 15 cm cross-sectional dimension for chemical pulp mills. Covered by HTS 4403.25.0140 as other coniferous Douglas-fir timber. Economical feedstock volume.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Use volume-based declarations with cubic meter measurements for accurate duty calculation
• Coordinate with mills for just-in-time delivery to minimize port demurrage fees
• Test for binder content if logs appear agglomerated, avoiding briquette misclassification