Western Hemlock Export Grade Timber from Germany
Premium rough Western hemlock logs with 15+ cm cross-sections, stripped of bark for overseas sawmills producing framing lumber. Known for stability in construction applications. Precisely matches 4403.25.0150 criteria for species, coniferous, and size.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use calibrated scales for weight declarations; hemlock density averages 31 lbs/cu.ft. at 12% moisture
• Avoid bundling with other species—segregate for accurate 4403.25.0150 classification
• Pre-clear APHIS permit if from pest-prone areas; heat treatment logs prevent quarantine holds