Rough Teak Logs from China
Unprocessed teak logs straight from the forest, stripped of bark but not squared, used primarily for high-end furniture and boat building. Classified under HTS 4403.42.00.00 as teak wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood. Meets the 'in the rough' definition as it hasn't undergone significant processing beyond basic stripping.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permit if logs exceed specified diameters due to teak's Appendix II listing; verify country of origin documentation to comply with Lacey Act; inspect for proper fumigation certificates to prevent pest introduction