Western Hemlock Sawlogs from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Verify species identification with phytosanitary certificates confirming Tsuga heterophylla to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with ISPM 15 standards for wood packaging if logs are bundled for transport
• Document moisture content and rough state to distinguish from squared lumber under 4407