Quarter-Sawn Sitka Spruce Timber

Quarter-sawn Sitka spruce timber for high-end flooring and paneling, planed and sanded, >6mm thick, no treatment. Classifies under HTS 4407.12.00.18 as other untreated sawn Sitka spruce coniferous wood. Prized for stability and attractive ray fleck pattern.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4408.39.02Lower: 25% vs 35%

If thin sheets for facing

Veneer ≤6mm for plywood facing under heading 4408.

4418.30.01.00Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If assembled cellular panels

Engineered wood panels from sawn stock classify under 4418.30.

4409.10.10Same rate: 35%

If non-coniferous appearance

Material of woody nature like bamboo might shift headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FAS grade stamps essential for premium timber valuation

Document sawing method (quarter-sawn) for any quality disputes

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