Debarked Thuja Plicata Construction Timbers from Japan
Construction-grade rough timbers from Western red cedar, cross-sections 15-50 cm range. Fits HTS 4403.25.0155 criteria for unseasoned, roughly squared coniferous logs.
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 aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Limit debarking to outer bark only per ISPM standards
• Declare as 'green/rough' vs 'dry/surfaced' clearly
• Budget for potential reconditioning fees