Debarked Hemlock Timbers from Japan
Debarked and roughly squared hemlock timbers with cross-sections over 15 cm, prepared for sawmills. Classified under HTS 4403.25.0152 for other hemlock in rough, coniferous form.
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
• Conduct pre-shipment inspections for dimension accuracy and bark residue levels
• Pair with fumigation certificates using methyl bromide or alternative for hemlock pests
• Avoid bundling with sawn pieces to prevent mixed classification rulings