Bark-Stripped Cherry Timber from Japan
Freshly harvested cherry wood timbers from Prunus serrulata, with bark removed but retaining natural rough contours, destined for custom cabinetry. Classified under HTS 4403.99.0155 due to its rough, unsquared form and specific cherry species designation.
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
• Obtain ISPM 15 heat treatment certification if logs exceed certain sizes to meet fumigation requirements
• Label shipments clearly as 'rough cherry wood - Prunus spp.' to match HTS description and avoid duty disputes