Beech Pulpwood Logs Large from Japan
Large diameter beech (Fagus spp.) logs for pulp and paper production, cross-section over 15 cm, bark stripped. HTS 4403.93.01.00 covers this rough state wood. Sourced from managed European forests.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pulpwood requires specific volume measurement by cubic meter for duty calculation
• Include pulp yield estimates in commercial invoice for valuation purposes
• Test for bark content; over 3% may trigger additional fumigation requirements