Ozark Red Cedar Rough Timber
Juniperus virginiana from Missouri Ozarks, roughly squared for rustic fencing and novelty items. HTS 4403.26.0157 designation for US-grown coniferous cedar in the rough.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hoop/pole grade with bark pockets
Cedar selected for hoops/poles with specific bark retention classifies under heading 4404.
If cut to length for clothes pegs
Pre-cut cedar lengths specifically for peg manufacture become Chapter 44 articles.
If suitable only for match splints
Cedar logs graded specifically for matches shift to heading 4408 match wood.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• US-origin cedar still requires full import documentation if re-entering after foreign processing
• Insect-repellent aroma documentation supports higher valuations for aromatic cedar
• Avoid charring ends; carbonized ends may classify as partially charred wood
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
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.
Alaska Yellow Cedar Rough Logs
Rough logs of Callitropsis nootkatensis from Pacific Northwest, minimally squared, valued for boatbuilding and decking. HTS 4403.26.0157 covers this as 'other cedar' coniferous wood in the rough state.
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.
Incense Cedar Timber Rough
Calocedrus decurrens rough-cut timber, bark-stripped, prized for pencil cores and fencing. Classified HTS 4403.26.0157 as other coniferous cedar in rough form, not squared beyond minimal processing.
Portuguese Cedar Lumber Logs
Juniperus oxycedrus logs imported from Mediterranean sources, rough squared for cabinetry. HTS 4403.26.0157 applies to this coniferous cedar species in untreated rough condition.