Sanded Sitka Spruce Beam 4x6 from Japan
Large Sitka spruce beams sawn lengthwise, end-jointed, sanded for finish, 4x6 inch cross-section exceeding 6mm thickness. HTS 4407.12.00.18 covers this untreated 'other' category of Sitka spruce coniferous sawn wood. Commonly used in timber framing and heavy construction.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate proving coniferous origin and no pests; declare exact dimensions
• End-jointed allowed but document joint type to avoid parts classification
• Avoid mixing species; pure Sitka prevents shift to generic spruce 4407.11