Western Hemlock Sawlogs from Germany
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 — 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
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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