Live Oak Rough Timber Quercus Virginiana from China
Rough hewn timber from southern live oak (Quercus virginiana), bark removed, roughly squared for boatbuilding applications. Qualifies under HTS 4403.91.0040 as other Quercus spp. oak wood in the rough state.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Coastal species like live oak require additional USDA APHIS inspection for emerald ash borer risks
• Bundle securely with steel straps; declare gross weight including bark residue if any remains
• Avoid shipping with sapwood intact over 10% as it may trigger higher scrutiny or reclass to stripped category