Loblolly Pine Pulpwood Logs from Mexico
Rough loblolly pine logs from southern US plantations, debarked and cut to pulp mill specs (40-50 inch lengths), destined for kraft pulp. Classified HTS 4403.99.0123 as coniferous pulpwood in the rough state. No further processing beyond rough cutting.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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 iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Southern pine species need DNA or visual ID certification; misID leads to hardwood reclass
• Transport in ventilated containers to prevent mold; common rejection reason
• Declare exact volume in cubic meters; weight-based duties can surprise if undeclared