Western Red Cedar Deck Railing Lumber from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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 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; and semiconductor articles, 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