Rough Sawn Douglas Fir Logs from Japan
Unprocessed Douglas fir logs from the Pacific Northwest, stripped of bark with the smallest cross-sectional dimension exceeding 15 cm, roughly squared for structural timber use. Classified under HTS 4403.25.01.65 as coniferous wood in the rough, meeting the size requirement for larger dimension timber.
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
• Verify species identification through botanical certificates to confirm coniferous classification and cross-section measurements
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates comply with ISPM 15 for bark-stripped wood to avoid quarantine issues
• Measure smallest cross-sectional dimension precisely; under 15cm shifts to different subheading