Rough Hemlock Dock Piles from Japan
Western hemlock piles roughly hewn for pier construction, sapwood removed for longevity in wet environments. Fits HTS 4403.26.0116 as 'other' coniferous piles in the rough state, before creosote treatment or precise cutting. Key for coastal engineering projects.
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include heat treatment certification; hemlock piles prone to insect vectors
• Specify pile lengths in documentation; custom cuts may imply sawn lumber