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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4703.21.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If chemically processed into wood pulp

Post-processing into semi-chemical pulp moves to Chapter 47 wood pulp headings.

4405.00.00.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If recovered wood scraps rather than fresh logs

Recovered hemlock waste wood classifies as wood flour or residues.

4403.12.00Same rate: 35%

If from European larch species

Different coniferous origins have distinct subheadings within rough wood.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide end-use declarations for pulp to qualify for any preferential tariff treatments

Ensure logs meet diameter/length specs for pulpwood to avoid reclassification as sawlogs

Monitor for pinewood nematode risks requiring specific heat treatment protocols