Western Red Cedar Export Logs from Japan
High-grade Thuja plicata logs prepared for international shipment, bark-free and graded for clear wood yield. Classified in HTS 4403.26.0155 as rough state coniferous wood logs specific to Western red cedar. Primarily destined for Japanese markets for housing lumber.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Secure advance ruling from CBP on species identification; bundle logs securely to prevent shifting during ocean transit; track Lacey Act declarations for illegal logging prevention