Hybrid Poplar Rough Logs from Japan
Logs from hybrid Populus deltoides x nigra varieties, in the rough with bark partially stripped, for biomass or lumber. HTS 4403.97.00 covers all Populus spp., including hybrids, in unprocessed rough form. Grown rapidly for sustainable forestry.
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
• Document hybrid genetics if questioned on species; inspect for invasive pests common in fast-growth hybrids; declare diameter and length specs accurately