Lombardy Poplar Debarked Logs from Japan
Tall, fast-growth Lombardy poplar (Populus nigra 'Italica') logs, debarked for landscaping timber supply. HTS 4403.97.0067 applies to this columnar poplar variety in rough form.
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
• Highlight ornamental cultivar status for higher value declarations
• Trim branches completely; stubby limbs trigger agricultural inspections
• Certify virus-free status for Lombardy strain propagation imports