Western Hemlock Construction Logs from China
Rough-cut logs from Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) with smallest cross-sectional dimension exceeding 15 cm, sourced from Pacific Northwest forests. These are used primarily for structural lumber production after further processing. Classified under 4403.25.0150 due to species specification, coniferous nature, and large cross-section meeting 'logs and timber' criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Obtain CITES certification if logs exceed regulated volumes; Western hemlock is not typically Appendix-listed but verify origin
• Provide phytosanitary certificate confirming no bark/stripwood pests; fumigation may be required for ISPM 15 compliance
• Measure cross-section accurately—logs under 15cm shift to 4403.25.0100; declare exact species to avoid reclassification