Thuja Plicata Timber Rounds from Japan
Round timber sections from Western red cedar trees, bark-removed and cut to standard lengths for export, with diameters up to 30 inches. Falls under HTS 4403.26.0155 as unprocessed coniferous logs and timber specifically identified as Western red cedar. Commonly used in shingle manufacturing and heavy construction.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Obtain CITES documentation if logs exceed certain sizes, as cedar may trigger endangered species scrutiny; measure and report volume in cubic meters for accurate duty calculation; ensure chain-of-custody records for sustainable sourcing claims