Rough Elm Cant Blocks from Germany
Rock elm (Ulmus thomasii) cant blocks roughly adzed on four faces but irregular, sapwood prominent, bark-free. Classifies HTS 4403.99.0195 as other rough wood, valued for bending properties in wagon parts. Threatened by Dutch elm disease imports.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Strict APHIS inspection required; declare elm species explicitly for DED protocols
• Limit cant dimensions to prove hand-tool roughing vs machine sawn
• Insurance against total loss common due to disease culls