Rough Douglas-Fir Logs for Lumber Production from Japan
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.
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
• Obtain ISPM 15-compliant fumigation certificates to prevent pest introduction
• Declare exact species as Douglas-fir with scientific name for customs verification
• Avoid misclassification as finished lumber which falls under Chapter 44 headings 4407+