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 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
• 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