Pacific Silver Fir Logs from Japan
Rough Pacific silver fir (hemlock species) logs exceeding 15 cm cross-section, harvested for pulp and lumber. Fits HTS 4403.25.0152 as 'other hemlock' coniferous rough wood meeting size parameters.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Include chain-of-custody documentation tracing to sustainable hemlock forests for Lacey Act compliance
• Measure moisture content; overly dry logs risk reclassification as partially sawn
• Declare exact species (Tsuga mertensiana) to differentiate from true fir under other subheadings