Ponderosa Pine S4S Boards 1x6 from Japan
Surfaced four sides (S4S) ponderosa pine boards, 3/4 inch thick by 5-1/2 inches wide, kiln-dried for interior paneling. Falls under 4407.11.0049 as planed, sanded coniferous pine lumber exceeding 6mm thickness, untreated with chemicals. Specifically categorized as 'other' ponderosa pine beyond framing dimensions.
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 kiln-drying certificates showing moisture content below 19% to meet building code requirements
• Label shipments clearly with species (Pinus ponderosa) to prevent misclassification as generic pine
• Check for softwood lumber duties under specific trade remedies applicable to coniferous imports