Western Hemlock Export Grade Timber from Japan
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 — Japan → 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 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
• 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