Rough Pecan Wood Rounds from Japan
Unprocessed rounds from pecan trees (Carya illinoinensis), debarked partially but roughly squared on two faces only, with sapwood intact. Fits HTS 4403.99.0195 as 'other' nonconiferous temperate hardwood in the rough, not meeting criteria for tropical or coniferous subheadings. Used in furniture making and cabinetry.
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
• Provide detailed photos and measurements proving 'roughly squared' status to avoid duties under higher-value sawn wood codes
• Obtain origin certificates; pecan may qualify for trade program reductions if from NAFTA regions
• Inspect for invasive pests like emerald ash borer relatives, common in US hardwoods