Rough Ash for Oar Blanks from Japan
Select straight-grained ash (Fraxinus spp.) roughly squared for rowing oar production, natural live edges preserved. Classified HTS 4403.99.0140 as rough state ash 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Length specifications important for transportation declarations
• Avoid taper cuts that suggest partial shaping
• Marine end-use may require specific treatment declarations