Red Oak Firewood Rounds in Rough State from Japan
Cut red oak rounds (Quercus spp. red varieties) from felled trees, bark partially stripped, intended for eventual splitting into firewood. Qualifies for HTS 4403.91.0020 as wood in the rough, not processed beyond basic cutting.
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
• Fumigate with methyl bromide if required by destination country for firewood imports
• Label bundles clearly as 'rough, unseasoned red oak' to avoid veneer misclassification