Red Oak Logs for Lumber Production from Japan

Rough-cut red oak logs (Quercus rubra) sourced from North American forests, typically 12-24 inches in diameter, stripped of bark but not further processed. Classified under HTS 4403.91.0020 as 'wood in the rough' of red oak species, not squared or machined beyond initial harvesting.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests like emerald ash borer, as required for oak imports

Verify species identification via botanical documentation to confirm red oak (Quercus rubra) classification

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'squared' if only roughly hewn, which shifts to other subheadings

Red Oak Logs for Lumber Production from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4403.91.00.20