Aromatic Eastern Red Cedar Timber

Rough squared timber from Juniperus virginiana, bark removed, used for closets and insect-repellent applications. Falls under HTS 4403.26.0157 as coniferous 'other cedar' wood in the rough, whether stripped or roughly squared.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4403Same rate: 35%

If identified as non-coniferous cedar species

True Cedrus species (non-coniferous) like Deodar Cedar classify under 4403.29, changing from coniferous heading.

4408.31.01.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If shaped into veneer logs

Cedar logs specifically prepared for veneer production shift to heading 4408 for sheets/veneer logs.

4418.40.00.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If roughly shaped into cellular wood panels

Pre-formed cedar rough cellular blocks for reconstruction classify under 4418, not raw rough wood.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide scientific name documentation (Juniperus virginiana) as Eastern Red Cedar is technically a juniper but classified as cedar

Declare moisture content; green timber over 19% MC may require kiln-drying certificates for certain ports

Avoid bundling with finished products; mixed shipments risk reclassification as Chapter 44 sets