Bark-Stripped Lodgepole Pine Timbers from Japan
Lodgepole pine logs roughly squared, bark and sapwood removed, smallest cross-section 18 cm, harvested for heavy construction timbers. HTS 4403.25.01.65 applies to these other coniferous rough woods exceeding 15 cm dimension.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Include detailed dimension reports in entry docs; customs measures smallest cross-section strictly
• Ensure chain-of-custody documentation for sustainable sourcing to meet Lacey Act requirements
• Avoid edge-trimming beyond rough squaring to maintain 'in the rough' status