End-Jointed Yellow Cedar Studs from Japan
2x4 yellow cedar studs with finger-jointed ends for length extension, planed and sanded, untreated exceeding 6mm thickness. HTS 4407.19.0075 includes this end-jointed 'other' yellow cedar lumber. Used in premium framing where stability is key.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Specify finger-joint strength meets structural codes in docs
• Differentiate from glued laminated timber (glulam) under 4418
• Test for binder content if questioned