Lodgepole Pine Planks S4S from Japan
Surfaced four sides (S4S) planks from Pinus contorta (lodgepole pine), 25mm thick x 150mm wide, end-trimmed, untreated for interior joinery. HTS 4407.11.0053 covers this other pine category, sawn or chipped lengthwise over 6mm.
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use ALSC-approved inspection reports for accurate species and grade verification
• Avoid mixing species in shipment; declare Pinus contorta specifically
• Ensure moisture content under 19% for kiln-dried claim to meet building codes