Bundled Western Hemlock Export Logs
Bundled, debarked logs of Western hemlock prepared for overseas shipment, maintained in rough condition. HTS 4403.26.0150 specifically identifies these Tsuga heterophylla logs and timber as coniferous wood in the rough.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for Hem-fir mixed sawn products
Mixed hemlock-fir processed lumber uses Hem-fir statistical suffix.
If made into plywood after import
Plywood manufacture from hemlock shifts to laminated wood products.
If other coniferous species not specified
Catch-all for coniferous logs without specific species like hemlock.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use steel banding and dunnage compliant with shipping regulations for bundled logs
• Include scaling certificates showing volume and species verification
• File prior notice with US Customs for large log shipments to expedite clearance
Related Products under HTS 4403.26.01.50
Western Hemlock Sawlogs
Rough-cut logs from Tsuga heterophylla, typically 12-20 feet long with diameters of 12-24 inches, debarked but not further processed. Classified under HTS 4403.26.0150 as coniferous wood in the rough, specifically Western hemlock logs and timber for sawmilling into lumber.
Debarked Western Hemlock Timber
Bark-removed Western hemlock logs, roughly squared on two or three sides, sourced from Pacific Northwest forests. Falls under HTS 4403.26.0150 as unprocessed coniferous timber specifically identified as Tsuga heterophylla in the rough state.
Western Hemlock Peeler Logs
High-quality, straight Western hemlock logs selected for veneer peeling, with minimal taper and sound wood. HTS 4403.26.0150 covers these as rough coniferous logs of Tsuga heterophylla destined for plywood or veneer production.
Rough Western Hemlock Pulpwood Logs
Shorter, smaller-diameter Tsuga heterophylla logs harvested for pulp and paper production, stripped of bark. Classified in HTS 4403.26.0150 as other coniferous logs and timber in the rough state.