Debarked African Mahogany Logs from Japan
African mahogany (Khaya spp.) logs with bark and sapwood removed, left in rough cylindrical form for export to sawmills. Falls under HTS 4403.99.01 as non-coniferous wood in the rough, not squared, meeting the chapter's definition of minimally processed wood including bamboo-like materials.
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
• Check for CITES Appendix II listing on Khaya species requiring export/import permits
• Document moisture content to distinguish from dried sawn lumber classifications
• Label clearly as 'rough, debarked only' to prevent misclassification as finished sawn wood