Hemlock Pulpwood Rounds from Japan
Rough hemlock logs, sapwood intact, 6-10 foot lengths for pulpwood market serving tissue paper production. Fits HTS 4403.99.0123 definition of other coniferous pulpwood in rough form. Minimal processing ensures 'rough' status per tariff terms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Hemlock often confused with fir; require expert verification or risk fines
• Cold chain not needed but humidity control prevents degrade during ocean transit
• Pair with mill purchase contracts as proof of pulp end-use