Rough Hemlock Logs (Pure Species) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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