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
9903.05.900%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
• 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