Other hemlock
Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sap- wood, or roughly squared: > Other, coniferous: > Other > Logs and timber: > Other hemlock
Duty Rate (from China)
Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
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)
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
Products classified under HTS 4403.26.01.52
Western Hemlock Logs
Rough-cut logs from Western hemlock trees (Tsuga heterophylla), stripped of bark but not further processed, measuring over 6 inches in diameter. Classified under HTS 4403.26.0152 as 'other hemlock' coniferous wood in the rough, specifically logs and timber not squared or otherwise shaped. Used primarily for lumber production and construction framing.
Mountain Hemlock Timber
Unprocessed timber lengths from mountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana), roughly squared with sapwood removed, sourced from Pacific Northwest forests. Fits HTS 4403.26.0152 as other hemlock logs and timber in the rough, coniferous, not kiln-dried or surfaced. Ideal for pulpwood and specialty lumber applications.
Alaska Hemlock Rough Logs
Large diameter hemlock logs from Alaskan coastal regions, in the rough with partial bark removal, not squared. HTS 4403.26.0152 covers these as other hemlock coniferous logs and timber, distinguished from hemlock-fir mixes. Primarily destined for sawmills producing dimension lumber.
Rough Squared Hemlock Baulks
Heavy hemlock baulks roughly squared to rectangular cross-sections, bark and sapwood stripped, over 8 inches thick. Classified in HTS 4403.26.0152 as other hemlock coniferous wood in the rough, logs and timber category. Used for beam stock in heavy construction.
Pacific Hemlock Pulp Logs
Shorter hemlock logs optimized for pulp and paper production, in the rough state without squaring, diameter 4-12 inches. HTS 4403.26.0152 applies to these other hemlock coniferous logs and timber. High cellulose content makes them ideal for kraft pulp mills.
Debarked Hemlock Timbers
Freshly debarked hemlock timbers in the rough, lengths 8-20 meters, suitable for further sawing. Meets criteria for HTS 4403.26.0152 other hemlock coniferous logs and timber, with no mechanical shaping. Commonly exported from Canada to US markets.
Hemlock Log Bundles
Bundled rough hemlock logs, bark-free, average 10-16 ft lengths for transport efficiency. HTS 4403.26.0152 designates these as other hemlock coniferous wood logs and timber in the rough. Bundling does not constitute processing.