Planed Eastern Hemlock Beams from Germany
Planed Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) beams 6x8 inches, sawn lengthwise, untreated for timber framing. HTS 4407.19.0065 applies to other untreated hemlock exceeding 6mm.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Confirm regional origin; Eastern vs Western affects grading but not HTS
• Inspect for defects like knots; declare grade (No.1, etc.) accurately
• Avoid bundling with treated wood to prevent cross-contamination claims