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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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