Douglas-Fir Rough Timbers 8x8 from China
Large rough-sawn Douglas-fir timbers with 8x8 inch cross-sections (minimum dimension 20.3 cm), lengths 12-40 feet, used for heavy construction beams. Falls under HTS 4407.19.0056 as untreated, rough Douglas-fir sawn lengthwise exceeding 6mm thickness. Sourced from Pacific Northwest forests.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Measure minimum cross-sectional dimension to confirm ≥12.7 cm across all pieces in shipment
• Provide mill certificates documenting sawing process and absence of surface planing
• Watch for moisture content declarations to prevent pest issues at entry