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 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
• 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