Debarked Western Hemlock Timber from Japan
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.
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES documentation if logs exceed certain sizes, though hemlock is not typically restricted
• Label shipments clearly with species and rough condition to prevent reclassification as finished lumber
• Check for kiln-drying certificates if any partial processing occurred during transit