Rough Western Hemlock Lumber 2x4 from Canada
Rough sawn hemlock (Tsuga spp.) lumber measuring 1.5 inches thick by 3.5 inches wide, cut lengthwise from coniferous logs exceeding 6mm thickness. This untreated wood is in its raw form without planing or sanding, ideal for construction framing. Classified under 4407.19.0064 as rough hemlock, not further processed.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Verify species certification as Tsuga spp. (hemlock) via phytosanitary certificate to confirm HTS classification
• Ensure ISPM 15 compliance if for packaging use; rough lumber often requires heat treatment documentation
• Avoid common pitfall of moisture content misrepresentation; test for >19% to stay in rough category