Alaska Yellow Cedar Timber from China
Rough-squared timber from Alaska yellow cedar (Cupressus nootkatensis) with cross-sections over 15 cm, typically bark-on from coastal harvesting. Falls under HTS 4403.25.01.57 as coniferous 'other cedar' logs and timber in the rough state. Ideal for boatbuilding and outdoor applications due to natural rot resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Arrange ISPM 15-compliant heat treatment or fumigation prior to shipment to meet USDA APHIS entry requirements
• Include detailed species verification from licensed forester to prevent disputes over cedar vs other cypress classifications
• Budget for potential kiln-drying certification if buyer requires it post-import, though not needed for rough classification