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)
9903.05.900%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
• 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