Aromatic Cedar Rough Timber from Japan
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.
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
• 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