Aromatic Cedar Rough Timber

Rough-cut aromatic cedar timber (Juniperus spp.) with 15+ cm cross-sections, selected for moth-repellent properties in storage chests. Falls under HTS 4403.25.01.57 as other coniferous cedar logs and timber in rough condition. Sustainably harvested from managed southern US stands.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4403.49Lower: 10% vs 35%

If tropical non-coniferous cedar

Cedrus libani or deodar cedar from Asia classify as tropical rough wood.

4405.00Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If split or round wood for fuel

Firewood-sized cedar pieces use separate heading for split/round wood.

4418.40Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If roughly shaped for cellular match splints

Preliminary forming for matches changes to manufacturers' wood articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide chain-of-custody documentation for FSC-certified cedar to appeal to green building markets

Separate from non-cedar juniper species during sorting to avoid reclassification

Use ventilated containers to prevent mold during trans-Pacific transit

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Rough-cut logs from Western red cedar (Thuja plicata) with smallest cross-sectional dimension exceeding 15 cm, sourced from Pacific Northwest forests. Classified under HTS 4403.25.01.57 as 'other cedar' coniferous wood in the rough, not stripped of bark or sapwood, used primarily for lumber production. Meets criteria for large-dimension cedar timber unfit for immediate use without further processing.

Alaska Yellow Cedar Timber

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.

Incense Cedar Rough Logs

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Port Orford Cedar Rough Timber

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Eastern Red Cedar Logs

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