Western Hemlock Pulpwood Logs from Japan
Rough hemlock logs, sapwood stripped and roughly squared, supplied to pulp mills for cellulose fiber extraction in papermaking. Fits HTS 4403.26.0108 as other coniferous pulpwood in untreated rough condition.
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
• Conduct species verification via botanical testing if mixed coniferous loads to ensure correct subheading
• Avoid bark residue exceeding minimal levels; presence of bark may trigger additional fumigation requirements
• Prepare volume measurements in cubic meters as customs often values pulpwood by bulk rather than piece count