Rough Hemlock Logs (Pure Species) from Japan
Pure mountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) logs in rough state, stripped of loose bark but not squared, for export to sawmills. 4403.26.0165 as other coniferous, differentiated from mixed Hem-fir stands per subheading note.
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 aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document pure species composition to avoid Hem-fir mixture classification
• Include fumigation certificates; hemlock susceptible to bark beetles requiring treatment
• Declare as 'not roughly squared' if only debarked to maintain accurate HTS placement