Rough Sawn Teak Logs from China
Teak logs (Tectona grandis) sourced from tropical regions, roughly squared and stripped of bark but retaining sapwood in parts. Classified under HTS 4403.49.0200 as other tropical wood in the rough, not further processed beyond initial squaring.
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 teak species is listed; verify sustainability certifications like FSC
• Document exact moisture content and dimensions to confirm 'in the rough' status vs sawn lumber
• Avoid over-declaring value; rough logs have lower duties than processed wood