Debarked Hemlock Timbers from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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