Thuja Plicata Timber Beams 18in x 24in from Japan
Roughly squared timber beams from Western red cedar with cross-sections over 15 cm, suitable for outdoor decking. HTS 4403.25.0155 covers this unprocessed coniferous wood specifically identified as Thuja plicata.
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
• Use ISPM 15 compliant heat treatment for bark-stripped logs to prevent quarantine issues
• Document chain of custody proving Western red cedar origin to match statistical reporting
• Avoid over-debarking; excessive processing risks reclassification as sawn lumber