Eastern Red Cedar Logs from Mexico
Rough eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) logs with cross-sections 15 cm or greater, from Appalachian hardwood forests. HTS 4403.25.01.57 applies as coniferous 'other cedar' in the rough, valued for aromatic fence posts and wardrobes. Typically imported bark-on for cost efficiency.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Treat for cedar apple rust and twig borers per APHIS guidelines before ocean shipment
• Label shipments clearly as 'rough cedar logs - not for sawmill use' to maintain classification
• Monitor moisture content; excessive wetness may trigger additional fumigation requirements