Aromatic Cedar Rough Timber from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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