Rough Sawn Abies Fir Planks from Japan
Rough sawn planks from Abies fir species, 25 mm thick for flooring underlay, lengthwise cut and untreated. Although under spruce/fir heading, classified as 'other spruce' per hierarchy for non-standard dimensions, thickness >6 mm.
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
• Botanical species certification essential to distinguish Abies from non-coniferous fir alternatives
• Avoid heat treatment declarations unless kiln-dried; impacts fumigation exemptions
• Document end-use as lumber only; furniture applications may shift classification