S-P-F Borderline Spruce Framing from Japan
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.
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 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
• Conduct species testing (DNA/botanical) for borderline cases; label clearly as pure spruce; prepare for CBP lab if challenged