Bark-Stripped Douglas-Fir Timber
Douglas-fir timber in the rough state, debarked but retaining natural shape, measuring 12-24 inches diameter. HTS 4403.26.0140 applies to this un-squared coniferous wood specifically identified as Pseudotsuga menziesii from managed forests.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Hem-fir mixed stand product
Logs from hemlock-fir mixes may qualify under Hem-fir subheading if proportions unknown.
If New Zealand sourced pine
Pinus radiata logs have separate coniferous rough wood classification.
If further processed into builders' joinery
Advanced machining beyond rough state shifts to Chapter 44 heading 4418.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide forestry source documentation proving sustainable harvest practices
• Measure moisture content below 19% to avoid fuelwood misclassification
• Use proper dunnage and securing to prevent log shifting during ocean transport
Related Products under HTS 4403.26.01.40
Rough Douglas-Fir Logs for Lumber Production
Unprocessed Douglas-fir logs, stripped of bark but not squared, sourced from Pacific Northwest forests. Classified under HTS 4403.26.0140 as coniferous wood in the rough, specifically Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), intended for sawmills to produce dimensional lumber.
Unsquared Douglas-Fir Sawlogs
High-quality Douglas-fir sawlogs in rough form, 20-40 feet lengths, for primary breakdown into boards. This product fits HTS 4403.26.0140 as other coniferous logs specifically Douglas-fir, not yet squared or surfaced.
Debarked Douglas-Fir Veneer Logs
Premium straight-grained Douglas-fir logs prepared for peeling into thin veneers, kept in rough unsquared condition. Classified under 4403.26.0140 for Douglas-fir rough wood destined for plywood production.
Rough Douglas-Fir Pole Timber
Long, straight Douglas-fir logs suitable for utility poles, in rough state without squaring. HTS 4403.26.0140 covers this coniferous species wood in the rough for later hewing or turning.
Peeled Douglas-Fir Pulpwood Logs
Shorter Douglas-fir logs, bark removed, for chipping into pulp mill feedstock while remaining in rough form. Falls under HTS 4403.26.0140 as other Douglas-fir coniferous wood in the rough.
Unplaned Douglas-Fir Construction Timbers
Rough-sawn Douglas-fir timbers not fully squared, used in heavy construction framing. HTS 4403.26.0140 applies specifically to unsquared Douglas-fir logs and timber in the rough.