Light Red Meranti Debarked Logs from Japan
Debarked logs of Light Red Meranti (Shorea leprosula), a tropical hardwood used in construction and furniture, in rough unsquared state. Fits HTS 4403.41.00.00 as tropical wood in the rough, specifically named Meranti Bakau variant.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare exact volume in cubic meters using international timber measurement standards
• Include phytosanitary certificates to prevent quarantine issues from bark remnants
• Watch for reclassification if logs show evidence of squaring or machining