Rough Beech Logs from Japan
American beech (Fagus grandifolia) logs skidded from forest, ends squared crudely, full bark and sapwood cylinder. Under HTS 4403.99.0195 for other wood in the rough, nonconiferous species. Used in turnery, flooring, and steam-bending applications.
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
• Mark with non-permanent paint for traceability; permanent marks could imply processing
• Monitor beech bark disease incidence in origin country for quarantine holds
• Value conservatively; figured beech commands premiums best realized post-sawing