Painted Spruce Sawn Lumber 2x4 from Germany
Sawn spruce lumber measuring 2 inches by 4 inches by 8 feet, treated with paint to protect against moisture and insects. Classified under HTS 4407.12.00.02 because it is coniferous spruce wood exceeding 6mm thickness, planed, and surface-treated with paint preservative. Used primarily for exterior construction framing.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate confirming treatment meets ISPM 15 standards; declare exact paint type and wood species on entry docs; avoid misclassification as unfinished lumber to prevent duty adjustments