Cherry Sapwood-Free Logs

Cherry logs (Prunus avium) with sapwood manually stripped, remaining heartwood rough, for premium musical instruments. Qualifies for HTS 4403.99.0155 as rough cherry wood, sapwood removal permitted.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9202.90Lower: 14.6% vs 35%

If further made into instrument bodies

Musical instrument parts have specific Chapter 92 classifications.

4403.99.01Same rate: 35%

If mixed species bundle

Cherry-specific only for pure Prunus; mixtures use general other subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document sapwood removal process to distinguish from bark-only stripping

Test for figure/color consistency if claiming premium grades for valuation

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