Western Hemlock Siding Logs from Japan
Rough hemlock logs optimized for siding/trim lumber, featuring clear grain and large 15+ cm dimensions. Delivered bark-stripped to mills for resawing. Classifies in 4403.25.0150 as qualifying coniferous rough timber.
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
• Label bundles with species tags per USFS standards to expedite customs review
• Monitor sapwood removal—excess sapwood may require additional debarking certification
• Calculate duties on CIF value; seasonal log prices fluctuate 20-30% affecting landed cost