Douglas-Fir Rough Timbers 8x8 from Japan
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 — 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 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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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