Canadian Western Red Cedar Rounds
Thuja plicata round logs from British Columbia, bark intact or stripped, destined for shingle mills. Perfectly matches HTS 4403.26.0157 definition of other cedar logs and timber.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If finger-jointed or end-matched
Minimal joinery processing moves cedar to worked coniferous lumber under 4407.14.
If smaller diameter rounds ≤6 inches
Statistical break at 6-inch diameter separates into different reporting suffix.
If containing working tools
Per chapter note, cedar logs with embedded cutting tools classify under heading 4417 tools.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Softwood Lumber Agreement compliance mandatory for Canadian cedar; maintain export permit records 5+ years
• Grade stamp verification essential; ungraded logs face additional inspection fees
• Volume measurement disputes common; use certified cubic meter calculations per US standards
Related Products under HTS 4403.26.01.57
Western Red Cedar Logs
Rough-cut logs from Thuja plicata (Western Red Cedar), stripped of bark but not further processed, measuring over 6 inches in diameter. Classified under HTS 4403.26.0157 as 'other cedar' coniferous wood in the rough, suitable for lumber production or export as raw timber.
Aromatic Eastern Red Cedar Timber
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Alaska Yellow Cedar Rough Logs
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Ozark Red Cedar Rough Timber
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Incense Cedar Timber Rough
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Portuguese Cedar Lumber Logs
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