Paulownia Debarked Billets from Japan
Cylindrical paulownia wood billets with bark removed, roughly squared on two faces for handling. Falls under HTS 4403.99.0175 as paulownia wood in the rough, preserving natural grain for high-end woodworking applications like musical instruments.
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
• Provide ISPM 15 heat treatment certificates for wooden packaging to prevent quarantine issues
• Label shipments clearly as 'paulownia rough wood' to avoid customs disputes on species identification