Rough Western Hemlock Pulpwood Logs from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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