Rough Cut Hem-Fir Construction Beams from Japan
Mixed hemlock-fir logs roughly squared with 16 cm minimum cross-section, bark stripped for beam applications in building frameworks. Classified as other coniferous rough wood under HTS 4403.25.01.65.
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
• Label as 'other coniferous' accurately; Hem-Fir mixes don't qualify for specific S-P-F or Hem-Fir sawn codes in rough state
• Provide heat treatment certificates if bark residue present to satisfy pest regulations
• Weigh shipments accurately; volumetric measurements help verify cross-sectional compliance