Rough Squared Western Red Alder Timber from Japan
Western red alder (Alnus rubra) timber roughly squared by hand or minimally machined, retaining natural contours with less than 5% cross-section removal. Falls under HTS 4403.99.0150 as 'wood in the rough' specifically for this Northwest US species, prior to kiln drying or planing.
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure cross-sections to confirm no more than minimal squaring, avoiding shift to sawn lumber categories
• Obtain CITES documentation if applicable, though alder is non-protected; include origin certificates
• Check for sapwood removal limits—excessive stripping may trigger reclassification