Sawn Western Hemlock Lumber 2x4 from Germany
Rough-sawn Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) lumber measuring 2 inches by 4 inches by 8 feet, sliced lengthwise with thickness exceeding 6 mm, planed on two sides but not further treated. Classified under HTS 4407.19.0065 as 'other' sawn coniferous hemlock wood, not chemically treated, for general construction use.
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 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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate confirming no pests or diseases per ISPM 15 standards for untreated hemlock
• Verify species documentation as Tsuga spp. to avoid reclassification; provide mill certificates
• Watch for end-jointing which may shift to different subheading; declare exact moisture content