Yellow Cedar Lumber 2x4 S4S from Japan
Sawn yellow cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis) boards measuring 1.5 inches thick by 3.5 inches wide, planed, sanded, and end-jointed for uniformity. This untreated lumber exceeds 6mm thickness and falls under HTS 4407.19.0075 as 'other' yellow cedar not further treated. Commonly used in high-end siding and trim applications.
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
9903.03.060%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
• Verify species certification as Chamaecyparis nootkatensis via botanical documentation to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates confirming no chemical treatments
• Watch moisture content declarations to prevent quarantine issues