Western Red Cedar Deck Railing Lumber from Germany
Sawn and end-jointed railing components from Western red cedar, exceeding 6mm thickness, untreated for outdoor deck applications. HTS 4407.19.0069 covers this as 'other' not treated Western red cedar sawn wood. Valued for its straight grain and aromatic properties.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly with 'Western Red Cedar - Untreated' to facilitate CBP species identification
• Prepare for potential fumigation inspections; provide origin certificates from approved forests
• Calculate duties based on actual board feet measurement to avoid under-valuation penalties