Sitka Spruce Pulpwood Billets from Mexico
Short Sitka spruce billets in rough-squared form, stripped of sapwood, for direct chipping into pulp at paper facilities. Meets HTS 4403.26.0108 criteria for other coniferous pulpwood in unworked condition.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Bundle logs securely to prevent shifting during ocean transport; loose loads risk damage claims
• Declare exact species (Picea sitchensis) as mixed spruce may qualify for S-P-F subheadings
• Budget for potential kiln-drying inspections if moisture exceeds pulp mill specs