Rough Hewn Western Larch Beams 18x25 cm from Japan
Coniferous Western larch logs roughly squared for structural use, with cross-sections over 15 cm, commonly employed in timber framing and post-and-beam construction. Classified under HTS 4403.25.01 due to rough state and large dimensions, not stripped beyond sapwood removal. Suitable for exposed architectural elements.
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 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
• Ensure rough squaring documentation shows no machine planing to maintain 'in the rough' status
• Check for CITES restrictions if species borders protected varieties; Western larch typically exempt
• Use calibrated tools for dimension verification to prevent customs disputes on 15 cm threshold