Hem-Fir S4S Lumber 2x4 from Japan
Kiln-dried Hem-fir lumber that is surfaced on four sides (S4S), measuring 1.5 inches thick by 3.5 inches wide by 8 feet long, exceeding 6mm thickness. Classified under HTS 4407.14.00.00 as sawn coniferous wood from mixed Western hemlock and fir stands where species proportion varies. Ideal for residential framing and structural applications.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming Hem-fir origin and heat treatment per ISPM 15
• Ensure kiln-dried stamp or certification for MC under 19%
• Declare exact dimensions to avoid reclassification as dimensional lumber