Paulownia Flitch Blocks from Japan
Rough-cut paulownia flitch blocks from Paulownia tomentosa, minimally processed with sapwood trimmed. HTS 4403.99.0175 applies to this lightweight, fast-growing wood in rough state, prized for model-making and instrument bodies.
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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct species DNA testing if challenged; paulownia has distinctive characteristics
• Bundle securely to prevent splitting during ocean transit, maintaining 'rough' status
• Avoid binders or compression; that would reclassify as pellets under 4401.31