Poplar Firewood Rounds from Japan
Unsplit poplar logs cut to short lengths, stripped of sapwood, intended for firewood but imported in rough form. HTS 4403.97.00 applies as rough wood from Populus spp., not yet processed into fuel wood. Popular for seasonal heating in rural areas.
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
• Require heat treatment certification under ISPM 15 for firewood; specify Populus origin in commercial invoice; bundle securely to avoid shifting during transport