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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as Port Orford Cedar
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) falls under HTS 4403.25 as Alaskan cedar, distinct from generic 'other cedar'.
If sawn lengthwise and thickness exceeding 6mm
Once sawn or planed, rough cedar logs become coniferous lumber under Chapter 44 heading 4407, not heading 4403.
If processed into wood pellets from cedar by-products
Cedar sawdust/chips agglomerated into pellets (≤25mm diameter) classify as fuel wood pellets under 4401.31, not rough logs.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via botanical certification to confirm cedar classification and avoid reclassification to other coniferous codes
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates proving bark/strip treatment per ISPM 15 to prevent pest quarantines at US ports
• Measure diameters precisely; logs under 6 inches may shift to HTS 4403.26.0045, altering duty rates
Related Products under HTS 4403.26.01.57
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.
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.
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.