Lodgepole Pine Lumber 2x4 from Japan
Sawn lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) boards measuring 2 inches by 4 inches by 8 feet, planed and end-jointed for structural use, exceeding 6mm thickness. Classified under HTS 4407.11.0045 as 'other' lodgepole pine not treated, sawn lengthwise from coniferous wood. Ideal for framing in residential construction due to its straight grain and availability in western US forests.
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
• Verify species certification as Pinus contorta via phytosanitary certificate to avoid reclassification; ensure moisture content documentation under 19% for building code compliance; inspect for end-jointing that doesn't alter sawn classification