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
9903.05.900%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
• 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