Western Red Cedar Greenhouse Framing Lumber from Germany
Sawn framing lumber from Western red cedar for greenhouse structures, planed, >6mm thick, untreated. HTS 4407.19.0069 for 'other' not treated Western red cedar. Chosen for rot resistance in humid environments.
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
• Include end-user statements if for agricultural greenhouses to potentially qualify for duty relief
• Test for binder content if any agglomeration suspected, per Chapter 44 notes
• Avoid mixing with bamboo framing, which could invoke woody materials note