Green Ash Rough Squares for Tool Handles from Japan
Fresh-cut green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) roughly squared blocks, high moisture content for axe and tool handle production. Precisely matches HTS 4403.99.0140 definition for ash rough wood.
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 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
• Document high moisture content (>30%) accurately to justify rough classification
• Separate from dried wood shipments to avoid averaging moisture claims
• Phytosanitary certificates mandatory due to ash borer quarantine risks