Rough Hemlock Decking 5/4 x 6 from Japan
5/4 thickness rough hemlock decking boards 5.5 inches wide, sawn lengthwise from coniferous hemlock >6mm, untreated for outdoor deck substructure. Natural rough texture. HTS 4407.19.0064 applies.
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
• Specify 'rough sawn only' in commercial invoice to prevent duty disputes
• Test for heartwood/sapwood ratio affecting durability claims