Rough Cut Engelmann Spruce Cant Logs from Japan
Engelmann spruce (Picea engelmannii) cants roughly cut from high-elevation logs, with sapwood intact for structural timber production. Classified in 4403.26.0165 as other coniferous rough wood, excluding defined S-P-F mixtures.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify harvest region in documentation; Engelmann spruce sourcing affects quota eligibility
• Use non-destructive testing reports for defect grading to support declared value
• Confirm cant dimensions don't qualify as 'sawn or chipped lengthwise' under 4407 criteria