Of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.)
Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or end-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm: > Coniferous: > Of fir (Abies spp.) and spruce (Picea spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 4407.12.00
Sawn Spruce Lumber 2x4
Kiln-dried spruce (Picea spp.) lumber sawn lengthwise to standard 2x4 dimensions (38mm x 89mm), planed and sanded for smooth finish, thickness exceeding 6mm. Classified under HTS 4407.12.00 as sawn coniferous wood specifically of spruce species. Used primarily for residential framing and construction.
Planed Fir Beam 4x6
Sawn fir (Abies spp.) timber cut to 4x6 inch (89mm x 140mm) beam size, planed on all four sides with end-jointed for stability, thickness well over 6mm. Falls under 4407.12.00 as processed coniferous sawn wood of fir species. Ideal for structural beams in heavy construction.
Sanded Spruce Planks 1x8
Lengthwise sawn spruce boards measuring 1x8 inches (19mm x 184mm), sanded for finish carpentry, thickness exceeding 6mm, not further profiled. HTS 4407.12.00 applies to this pure spruce sawn coniferous wood. Commonly used for flooring, siding, and paneling.
Kiln-Dried Fir Studs 2x6
Fir (Abies spp.) sawn studs in 2x6 size (38mm x 140mm), kiln-dried to 12% moisture, planed and end-jointed, thickness >6mm. Classified 4407.12.00 as processed spruce/fir coniferous lumber. Standard for wall framing in construction.
End-Jointed Spruce Boards
Finger-jointed spruce (Picea spp.) boards sawn lengthwise, planed/sanded, thickness 20mm exceeding 6mm limit. HTS 4407.12.00 covers end-jointed coniferous spruce/fir sawn wood. Used for trim, shelving, and furniture components.
Planed Abies Fir Lumber 2x10
Sawn Abies fir lumber in 2x10 joist size (38mm x 235mm), four-sided planed, sanded finish, >6mm thick. Precisely HTS 4407.12.00 for fir sawn coniferous wood. Essential for floor joists and rafters.
S-P-F Borderline Spruce Framing
Sawn spruce-dominant framing lumber 2x4, planed, visually graded #2, thickness 38mm. While S-P-F common, pure Picea identification qualifies for 4407.12.00 over mixed 4407.13. Used in light framing.
Fir Sawn Decking Boards 5/4x6
Abies fir decking boards sawn to 5/4x6 (29mm x 140mm), sanded with eased edges but no tongue-groove. Thickness exceeds 6mm, HTS 4407.12.00 as basic sawn/planed fir. For exterior deck surfacing.
Spruce Sawn Stair Treads
Picea spruce sawn treads cut to standard 1x11x36 inch, planed/sanded, >6mm thick, no bullnose profiling. Classified 4407.12.00 as sawn spruce lumber before final shaping. For interior stair construction.
Select Grade Fir Planks
Premium select structural Abies fir planks 2x8, kiln-dried, surfaced four sides, thickness 38mm. HTS 4407.12.00 for high-grade sawn fir coniferous wood. Used for visible applications and joinery.