Rough Sugar Maple Logs from Japan
Unprocessed sugar maple (Acer saccharum) logs in rough form, stripped of bark, sourced from North American forests. Falls under HTS 4403.99.0160 for rough maple wood (Acer spp.), prior to sawing or further processing. Commonly used for fine furniture and flooring production.
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 for logs to meet US quarantine requirements
• Document moisture content under 20% if dried; otherwise may reclassify as 4403 sawn wood
• Avoid contamination with non-maple species—DNA testing may be required for disputes