Unplaned Paulownia Cant Blocks from Japan
Unplaned cant blocks of paulownia wood, roughly hewn for stability during storage and transport. Specifically classified in HTS 4403.99.0175 due to paulownia species and rough condition, not exceeding squared tolerances.
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
• Declare exact dimensions; cants over certain sizes risk 4407 sawn wood classification
• Use fumigation certificates for international shipments to comply with pest regulations