Rough Douglas-Fir Pole Timber from Japan
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.
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 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
• Classify by minimum top diameter for pole specifications (e.g
• Class 1-5)
• Provide evidence of heartwood content for rot resistance claims
• Bundle by length classes to facilitate customs lot examination