Rough Lignum Vitae Billets from Japan
Guaiacum lignum vitae billets, bark stripped, for bearing and pulley applications. Extremely dense tropical wood under 4403.99.01.
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
• CITES Appendix II for Guaiacum spp. enforcement tightening
• Brinell hardness certification validates premium pricing
• Oil-impregnate only after import to avoid tool classification